Durian

Durian (sầu riêng in Vietnamese) is one of the most loved and hated fruits in Vietnam due to its off-green prickly outer shell and strong smell. It is accessible throughout Southeast Asia and is known as the "King of Fruit". Sections of the durian fruit have pieces that are pale yellow.

It has a similar texture to a smooth, rich custard. It's one of the reasons sticky rice (xôi sầu riêng), cakes with durian cake and cream filling, and Vietnamese sweet sweets (chè with chunks of durian) are all popular delicacies. You can find durian candy, dried durian, and durian pastry (bánh pa) if you're looking for ideas for souvenirs. Durian is either offered for sale as a whole fruit or packaged and ready to eat. If you purchase the fruit whole, the seller will weigh it, cut it, and put the pieces in containers for simpler transportation.