Ms. Durian’s History: A Journey Through Time
The Origin of Ms. Durian
Ms. Durian started her journey by establishing a petite bakery shop nestled in the heart of Potong Pasir, Poiz Centre. We made our initial foray back in March 2019 and through our perseverance, passion, insistence of using only Mao Shan Wang durian for our creation, we earned a renowned status as one of the top choices for durian cakes.
Figure 1: Ms. Durian at Poiz Centre
Throughout Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions, Ms. Durian still continues to churn out Mao Shan Wang durian cakes and pastries and delivering it islandwide. Through our deliveries, we connect families and friends from miles apart. Durian lovers celebrated their special occasion with our Signature Mao Shan Wang Durian Cake, accompanied with a personally crafted handwritten note attached, upon our customers’ request! The pandemic shaped our way of connecting with customers as we continue to dish out our signature Mao Shan Wang Durian Cakes and pastries.
Figure 3: Ms. Durian islandwide delivery
Towards the end of the restrictions, we decided it is time to expand the rest is history. Today, we are a delightful and distinctive standalone cafe situated in Jalan Besar.
Figure 4: Ms. Durian Cafe located in Jalan Besar
Now that you know the story behind Ms. Durian and our diverse pastry selection handcrafted from our freshly sourced durian, are you curious of the origin of the durian fruit itself? Let us guide you through the fascinating history of the durian fruit!
The Origin of Durian
The name “durian” was derived from the Malay word for thorns, duri. Durian is believed to originate from Borneo Island and primarily comes from the tropical rainforests from Southeast Asia. Fondly regarded as the "King of Fruits", the durian is sought and savoured with passion by millions of durian lovers in the south east Asian region.
The History of Durian
There are approximately 27 recognised species within the Durio genus. The majority of the durian we source in Singapore comes from Malaysia, which is home to various durian species. Among these species Durio Zibethinus L., commonly referred to as the common durian, stands out as it is cultivated commercially in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Now that you are versed with the origin and the history of the durian fruit, let’s delve into its historical presence in Singapore and explore the durian choices that Ms. Durian offers!
The Durian’s history in Singapore
The history of durians in Singapore can be traced back to its early days as a trading port in the 19th century. Durians, primarily sourced from nearby Malaysia and Indonesia, were among the exotic fruits traded in the bustling markets. While some locals enjoyed them, the fruit's distinctive odour and rich flavour made it somewhat of an acquired taste.
In 1956, Lorong Lew Lian in Singapore received its name — “lew lian” which translates to "durian" in the Hokkien dialect. This is among other roads in the Upper Serangoon Road area named after local fruits. In 1995, during the launch of Clean and Green Week in the estate, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong personally planted durian saplings in Lorong Lew Lian as part of a symbolic gesture.
Here at Ms. Durian, we self-source our durian supply to uphold the quality and authenticity of our durians. We ensure that we obtain the finest harvest from each season, allowing us to bake our durian confectionaries all year round. Our primary choice of these creations is the Mao Shan Wang durian, which proves to be the ideal durian variety for creating our durian confectionaries!
Figure 5: Fresh Mao Shan Wang at Ms. Durian
Fun fact: Have you ever wondered why Mao Shan Wang is called Musang King in Singapore?
This is because it has earned its reputation as the most popular and well-loved durian in Singapore and in other parts of the world due to its unusual combination of bitter and sweet flavours!
In addition to the delightful selection of durian desserts available at Ms. Durian, we also offer our customers with an extensive array of fresh durian options which include popular durian varieties like D24, Red Prawn and more.
Different types of durian varieties Ms. Durian offers article link here
Durian party in Singapore
Looking for an unique way to host any event in Singapore? Consider hosting a durian party with us at Ms. Durian! With our standalone building and the abundant space, we can comfortably accommodate events for up to 100-150 guests!
Durian party Tiktok video link here
Figure 6: Durian party at Ms. Durian
Visit us at our store! Address: 11 Kelantan Road
Opening Hours : Every Wednesday - Monday , 9am - 10 pm (Weekdays) 9 am - 11 pm (Weekends)
Number : 69620057
Check us out here : https://order.msdurian.com