Make way for durian, the king of Thai fruit / People either love it or hate it; there is no in between. By Olivia Wu, Chronicle Staff Writer April 21, 2004. A fruit from Thailand called a Durian.

The fruit can grow up to 1 foot (30 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. A typical durian fruit has about 2 cups (486 grams) of edible pulp. SUMMARY .

Durian might be tasty, but its odor is far from appealing. Here's what happens if you open up one of these fruits on public transportation in certain countries.

A young couple got hooked on durians after one life-changing bite in 2009. And after two years of tracking the stinky sweet fruit through Southeast Asia, they've become experts on durian tourism.

To eat the durian, take out the pods of fruit. Form your lips into an “O” shape and suck on a durian pod, taking in the first wave of fragrance.