The Malaysia Durian Festival 2025 at the Wai Hong Kong Centre will officially kick off on July 12, 2025. This event, the most anticipated gathering for durian enthusiasts each year, will take place once again at the Hotel ICON in Hong Kong, offering diners an unparalleled durian culinary experience. Highlights of this year’s event will feature nearly 50 different buffet delicacies, as well as the introduction of two exclusive durian varieties from Hong Kong, D-Putera King Durian and D-Diraja Royal Durian. This collaboration is a result of Hotel ICON’s partnership with leading brands from the Malaysian durian industry, and these two varieties will be available exclusively at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong.
This year’s Durian Festival not only continues the tradition of featuring the much-loved Musang King and Black Spine durians but also introduces the latest selected varieties for the event, aiming to offer guests the ultimate durian experience. Plus, Hong Kong Harbour has set up a special instant durian service, where professionals use a specialized tool to open the durians on-site, ensuring that guests can taste the freshest and most aromatic durian flesh. Each guest will enjoy a platter of five different durian flesh varieties, including D197 Durian Musang King and D200 Black Thorn, both regarded as top-tier delicacies that durian enthusiasts simply cannot miss.
This year’s Durian Festival offers diners not just a variety of durians to savor, but also a table filled with innovative and diverse durian dishes. Take, for instance, the Musang King Durian Seafood Stuffed Crab Shell, a creation that blends fresh seafood, crab meat, and shrimp mixed with the rich puree of Musang King durian. After being baked, it boasts a golden, crispy exterior while the aroma of durian wafts from within, making it a must-try dish. Another standout creation is the XO Durian Abalone and Snow Fungus Stewed Pigeon Soup, which simmers a medley of ingredients for three hours before adding durian flesh. The soup is sweet and rich in flavor, leaving diners enchanted.
Additionally, the buffet at the Durian Festival is incredibly creative, featuring a variety of durian dishes and even a live cooking station that serves classic Malaysian delights like Penang Assam Laksa, Malaysian-style Bak Kut Teh, and Hainanese Chicken Rice. Whether you’re craving savory bites or sweet treats, you’ll find the essence of durian infused throughout. The durian dessert section is particularly drool-worthy, showcasing a delightful combination of French crepes with durian ice cream, durian pudding, and durian sticky rice balls, all perfect for satisfying the cravings of any durian lover.
Each event is packed with exciting games and prizes, ensuring diners leave with a trove of surprises. Among the prizes are round-trip tickets sponsored by AirAsia, accommodation vouchers for the W Hong Kong hotel, and dining vouchers for Michelin-starred restaurants. Additionally, each event features master chef Durian Prince Danny from Malaysia, who will take on the role of a star host, engaging diners with interactive Q&A sessions to share more about the unique qualities of Malaysian durian.
This durian extravaganza will last until August 31, featuring a total of 13 buffet events where diners can choose between brunch or dinner. Tickets are priced at HK$888 for adults and HK$558 for children. Food lovers wishing to participate can book their spots through the website, diving into the delicious world of durians, tasting premium durians from Malaysia, and embarking on a flavorful journey all about this unique fruit.
Vibrant Durians Festival 2025 in Hong Kong
Date:
July 12, 2025 (Brunch Buffet)
July 26, 27, August 9, 10, 30, 31, 2025 (Brunch and Dinner Buffets)
Time:
Buffet Brunch: 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Buffet Dinner: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Silverbox Banquet Hall, the One at Ocean Terminal
Inquiries or Reservations: (852) 3400 1388 or book.restaurant@hotel-icon.com
Online Reservations: https://bit.ly/44i3Qff
