It’s durian season: cross the Causeway for the king of fruits
If you’re planning a durian JB trip, there’s genuinely no better year than this one. Malaysia is in the middle of a bumper harvest, prices have tumbled, and Johor’s stalls are piled high with Musang King and Black Thorn. Whether you’re after a buffet, a full-blown durian feast, or a scenic farm tour, JB has it all this 2026 season.
From roadside stalls to farm-to-table tours, we’ve rounded up the spots that are open now, with updated opening hours, locations and the latest JB durian prices.
The short answer: JB’s durian is clustered around Taman Sutera Utama (Skudai), Larkin, Pandan and the farms out in Pekan Nanas and Tangkak. Thanks to a 2026 glut, a la carte Musang King has fallen to roughly 20–40 MYR/kg (~S$6.35–S$12.70), a fraction of Singapore prices, with buffets from about 34 MYR (~S$10.80) a head. Most stalls are cash only, so the smart move is to withdraw ringgit from a JB ATM before you dig in. More on that below.
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Table of Contents
- Why 2026 Is a Bumper Year for Durian in JB
- Top JB Durian Stalls Open Now
- Farms for Durian Tours and Buffets
- Durian Buffets Worth Booking
- How to Plan Your Durian JB Trip in 2026
- Paying for Durian in JB
- FAQs
- Feast on the Best JB Durian With YouTrip
Why 2026 Is a Bumper Year for Durian in JB
Good news for durian lovers: 2026 is a glut year. A nationwide bumper harvest has crashed wholesale prices, with Musang King dropping to around 12–30 MYR/kg (~S$3.80–S$9.50) in some markets, well below the usual peak-season rates. Agriculture authorities expect the oversupply to run through August 2026, so this is one of the cheapest windows in years to eat the king of fruits at the source.
⚠️ Prices swing daily and by grade, so treat these as a guide, not a guarantee.
On timing: the 2026 season started early, with durians on stalls by mid-to-late April. The main peak runs June to August, followed by a smaller second flush from November to January. Right now is prime time.
Top JB Durian Stalls Open Now
| Stall | Opening Hours | Location | Notes & Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ah Shui Durian – Sutera | Daily, 10 AM–12 AM | Jln Sutera Danga, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai | Known for Black Thorn and Musang King. Seating and vacuum packing. Musang King from ~30 MYR/kg (~S$9.50) this season. 📞 +60 19-333 5260 |
| King Fruits Durian JB 五福城 | Daily, 24 hours | Taman Sutera Utama (near Sutera Mall), 81200 JB | Known for some of JB’s cheapest Musang King, with a wide variety. 📞 +60 10-212 8358 |
| Best Durian 好运榴莲 | Daily, 10 AM till late (often to 2–3 AM) | Pasar Borong Pandan, Pandan City, 81100 JB | Popular late-night pick with good variety. Bulk durians (D13, Red Prawn, Musang King) from ~35 MYR/kg (~S$11.10). 📞 +60 12-538 8705 |
| Durian Tok Man Larkin | Daily, 12 PM–12 AM | Jln Kasawari, Larkin Jaya, 80350 JB | Come early; they sell out fast. Baskets from ~60 MYR (~S$19). 📞 +60 19-970 0688 |
| Max Durian Tangkak | Daily, 9 AM–8 PM | Kampung Tanjong Batu 15, 84900 Tangkak | Top spot for XO and Red Prawn, further north in Tangkak. Musang King from ~20 MYR/kg (~S$6.35) this season. 📞 +60 13-662 2149 |
| Haji Mohamed Durian | Daily, 9 AM–6 PM | Jln Rezab 2, Kampung Melayu Raya, 81500 Pekan Nanas | Kampung durians from ~9 MYR/kg (~S$2.90). Call to reserve before you go. 📞 +60 7-699 4382 |
| Everyday Fruit Trading | Daily, 11 AM–12 AM | Jln Sutera 1, Taman Sentosa, 80150 JB | Fixed-price durian buffet plus a la carte. 📞 +60 16-789 3385 |
*Durian prices move daily, especially in a glut year.
Farms for Durian Tours and Buffets
- Uncle Lim’s Durian Farm: In Pekan Nanas, roughly 10 AM–7 PM (hours stretch in peak season, so call ahead). Classic pay-as-you-eat farm with premium Musang King.
- Desaru Fruit Farm: Daily, 8 AM–6 PM. Farm tour from about 40 MYR/adult (~S$12.70) and 35 MYR/child (~S$11.10), with a seasonal durian buffet during the June–August harvest.
- Zhong Cheng Durian Farm: In Kulai, 8 AM–1 PM and 2 PM–9 PM, closed Mondays (hours shift in peak season). Pay-as-you-eat with a fresh-fruit selection.
Durian Buffets Worth Booking
- Royal Durian Buffet @ Skudai (MSK Trading): Daily, 11 AM–11 PM. About 88 MYR/adult (~S$27.90) and 39 MYR/child (~S$12.40), plus roughly 35 MYR (~S$11.10) to upgrade to a premium Musang King spread (~123 MYR total). Air-conditioned, 10+ varieties, minimum two people.
- Yi Foon Durian @ Taman Johor Jaya: Daily, 11 AM till late, with no time limit. About 34 MYR per person for the basic kampung spread (~S$10.80), or 68 MYR for premium (~S$21.60): Black Thorn, Red Prawn, Golden Phoenix.
How to Plan Your Durian JB Trip in 2026
- Timing: Peak is June–August. Go mid-week for fewer crowds, and check that your stall is open before you set off. Durian stalls are seasonal and hours often shift, so a quick call ahead saves a wasted trip.
- Getting there: Drive via the Causeway or Second Link, or take the KTMB Shuttle Tebrau plus a local Grab. Most Skudai, Larkin and Pandan stalls are a short Grab from CIQ if you’re crossing on foot.
- Budget: Roughly 34–98 MYR per person (~S$10.80–S$31.10) for buffets. A la carte this glut year, top-tier Musang King and Black Thorn run about 20–40 MYR/kg (~S$6.35–S$12.70), dipping to ~12–15 MYR/kg (~S$3.80–S$4.80) at the height of the glut. Everyday varieties can start from around 8 MYR/kg (~S$2.55).
- Come prepared: Bring wet wipes, a bit of cash, and a vacuum-sealed box if you’re carrying durian back to Singapore.
Paying for Durian in JB
One thing to note before you head down: the majority of JB durian stalls are cash only. Roadside sellers and farms rarely take cards, so you’ll want MYR in hand before you sit down.
Skip the money changer queue. With YouTrip, withdraw MYR straight from a Malaysian ATM. The first S$400 each month is free, then 2% after, so you’re pulling cash at close to the wholesale rate instead of a marked-up counter rate. For the handful of stalls and buffets that do take card or QR, just tap your YouTrip card (MYR is one of its holdable wallet currencies) and skip the foreign-transaction fees.
Quick payment order for a durian run: YouTrip card where it’s accepted, withdraw cash in JB from an ATM, then Touch ‘n Go for tolls and parking. For the full walkthrough, see our Malaysia ATM withdrawal guide and Touch ‘n Go eWallet guide.
Making a day of it? Pair the durian run with the best breakfast spots in JB or a full JB food crawl.
FAQs
The main season runs June–August, with a smaller second flush from November to January. In 2026 it started early, with fruit on stalls from mid-April.
It’s a glut year, so prices are unusually low. Buffets run about 34–98 MYR per person (~S$10.80–S$31.10). A la carte, top-tier durians like Musang King or Black Thorn are roughly 20–40 MYR/kg (~S$6.35–S$12.70), dipping lower at the height of the glut, while everyday varieties start from around 8 MYR/kg (~S$2.55), well under Singapore prices.
Yes. Many roadside stalls and farms offer local delivery within JB, so call ahead to arrange it.
Royal Durian Buffet at Skudai (air-conditioned, from ~88 MYR/adult) and the Yi Foon buffet in Taman Johor Jaya (from ~34 MYR per person) both run through peak season.
Yes, as long as it’s de-husked and well sealed (vacuum-packed is best) so it doesn’t stink out the car or bus. Keep quantities to personal amounts.
Generally, yes. Pick busy, high-turnover stalls, since fast turnover means fresher fruit.
Feast on the Best JB Durian With YouTrip
With prices this low, 2026 is the year to make a proper durian outing of it. Round up the durian lovers, cross the Causeway, and eat the king of fruits at the source, for a fraction of Singapore prices.
Just remember most stalls are cash only. Bring your YouTrip card to withdraw MYR at the wholesale rate and tap fee-free wherever cards are taken. Not on YouTrip yet? Sign up with <YTBLOG5> for a free S$5, and check out the YouTrip Perks page for more deals.
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