said durians are sweet and filling, making it difficult to eat 199 yuan's worth. "But my friends and I are eager to try." Continue reading "I often buy a durian to share with my family on weekends ...

China’s middle class consumers have been tightening their purse strings, but their appetite for durian – pungent, spiky fruit mostly imported from Southeast Asia – continues to grow.

has gone viral with a buffet offering over 200 durian-inspired dishes, from porridge to pancakes and cakes, for 199 yuan (US$27.26) per person Su Yuru, a white-collar worker in Shenzhen, said durians ...