Market Fruit Stall · Custard-Sweet Durian

Kampot Durian

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Fans of this regional variety describe the flesh as tasting closer to honey-sweetened custard than the sharper, more pungent durians found elsewhere in the region.

Durian grown in Kampot's orchards is prized for a smooth, custardy texture and a milder, honeyed sweetness compared to varieties sold elsewhere. Kampot and Kep's markets pile up whole spiky fruit and cracked-open segments during the harvest season.

Why it's made this way: Kampot's soil and climate are widely credited by growers and buyers alike for producing a distinctly sweeter, creamier durian, making the fruit as much a point of local pride as the province's pepper.

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