The Smelliest Fruit I've Ever Eaten, Durian in Jalan Alor

hickasamam (50)in #blog • 6 years ago

When I was in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, I stayed in a capsule hotel close to Petaling Street. This street is a very famous fake market in KL. I was planning to shop a little bit for my travel. I found and bought everything that I need but it was not easy and comfortable to keep them on a bed in a capsule.

I was ready to tour the city. I started to walk from Petaling to KLCC (known as Petronas Towers) after the sunset. The view of the towers was dark on the night. Then I felt hungry and started to look for a night market as I get used to it in Thailand. An expat told me that I could find delicious food in Jalan Alor. I decided to go there. I was walking again in a metropolis on the night and I was never feeling any curiosity as I feel in my country. This is another one of best feelings why I love the life in SEA.

Then I found the food street Jalan Alor in the heart of the city. After having some good shrimps and beer, I saw a different fruit for the first time in my life. As I came closer to it, a sharp smell was getting stronger on the air.

Number 1 - The durian seller is happy with his many customers. Durians look like a cannonball with sharp edges. At this distance, I was very uncomfortable with the sharp smell. But after a while, I got used to it.

Number 2 - Thick-sliced inner parts of the fruit are ready to be served. The numbers on them are the prices in RM,Malaysian Ringgit. ( 1 $ = 4 RM approx. ) This fruit is kinda expensive. It is a strong aphrodisiac and has a high nutritional value. Also the local people say that this is the most delicious fruit according to SEA people. I also tried and liked it. My point is 7/10. I took 3 points off because of the strong smell. Next time I will try to like it more. :)