By V. Sivaji
With no light at the end of the tunnel for the hospitality industry, several of them have now resorted to selling the “King of Fruits” to make some form of income and sustain their staff and operations.
Joining the fray is the Cititel Penang which is bringing durian varieties like Durian 101, Durian 388, Capri, D11, D14, D15, M15, N 5, D 600, Hor Loh, Kun Poh, Kunyit Lipan and Little Red to name a few.
The package is valid from today (July 1) till July 31. However, all orders should be made a day earlier by 5pm. It is priced at RM21 per box (350g – 400g) and customers will get a minimum of two varieties depending on availability of the durians. Call 016-483-1425 to make your orders.
Meanwhile the Hompton By The Beach Penang offers the DD11/D11 at RM35 per box , DD12/D15 at RM40 per box, DD13’Hor Lor at RM45 per box and DD14/Musang King at RM60 per box. (Each box is 350g-400g). A day’s advance booking is required by calling 04-373-3237 by 7pm.
Over in the mainland, the Iconic Group is offering their Combo A at RM138 which comes in three (3) boxes of Red Prawn, Cheh Pui, 101, Tian Sang, Penang M5, D14, 604, Lipan and Xiao Hong varieties.
Their Combo B which is priced at RM238 for five (5) boxes comes with limited edition durian free face masks contains Musang King, Red Prawn, Hor Lor, Khun Poh, Cheh Pui, 101, Tian Sang, Penang M5, D14, 604 and the Xiao Hong. Call 016-912-9492 / 012-440-8405 or 016-448-8675 to place your orders.
Meanwhile, the G Hotel Gurney has come up with its own Durian Cheese Cake priced at RM99 (1kg) and RM60 (500g). Call 04-238-0209 to make your orders.
Meanwhile, popular emcee and deejay, Jude Nagalingam can deliver from Balik Pulau orchard, Kebun Simfoni to locations in Penang, Ipoh, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Perlis. Each box weighs around 450g to 500g.
“Our Balik Pulau durians are so popular and are getting some rave reviews from customers who come for repeat orders.
“Not many people in KL know of the Penang durians as they are more used to those durians from Raub, Pahang. Some attest that it is Malaysian version of the fine French wine,” said Jude adding that there are so many varieties to choose from.
Call Jude at 016-452-0845 for more details and to make your orders
Another supplier is the Lulian brand which has now diversified deliveries to Taiping, Perak. The choice of Balik Pulau durians are on a first come first serve basis.
Prices range from RM98 – 2 boxes, RM138 – 3 boxes and RM168 – 4 boxes. The fresh durian direct from the orchard is opened and put in a container and easy for delivery. Each container box is estimated around 300 to 400g in hygienic packaging.
The package is based on their pick of daily availability specials and comes with a premium paper bag with a neat handle. They will also help you include your personal message hand-written on their unique card. WhatsApp: 016 447 3939 / 016 443 9138.
