Vietnamese durian among best fruits in Southeast Asia

It ranked 21st on the list.

Cai Mon durian is favored for its sweet, rich flavor and thick flesh, with some describing its taste as reminiscent of cow's milk. The fruit also contains relatively few seeds.

This durian comes in two main varieties: Monthong and Ri6.

According to TasteAtlas, the Ri6 variety is elliptical with long, sparse spikes, while the Monthong variety is oblong with a pointed top.

In Vietnam, Cai Mon durians are typically harvested between June and September, and during this period, they are widely sold along the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and throughout the Mekong Delta.

Mangosteen was named the best fruit in Southeast Asia, followed by coconut from Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre and calamansi from the Phillipines.

According to TasteAtlas, the rankings are based on audience ratings, using a system that filters out bots and overly patriotic votes, with more weight given to knowledgeable users. The platform aims to promote local culinary excellence, highlight traditional dishes, and spark curiosity about foods that tourists may not have yet experienced.