Musang King
Malaysia’s most famous durian — Musang King is sweet, creamy, and intensely aromatic, with bright yellow flesh and small to medium seeds.
Overall Intensity | Bitterness | Sweetness | Dryness | Seed Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Disclaimer: The flavor profiles and ratings provided are general guidelines based on typical characteristics of each durian variety. As durians are natural fruits, taste and texture may vary from fruit to fruit.
Musang King, also known as Mao Shan Wang or D197, is the undisputed king of Malaysian durians. Its popularity soared in the 2000s due to its vibrant yellow flesh, rich aroma, and consistent, buttery texture. Grown predominantly in Pahang and Johor, Musang King has become the gold standard for premium durian exports. The flavor profile is sweet with mild bitterness, making it accessible yet complex. Its signature flat, small seed gives more flesh per pod. (However, in recent years it has brought bigger seeds than its predecessors)