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Heavenly taste: Yan showcasing durian during the filming of a promotional video in Penang. — Screengrab from Penang Global Tourism’s Facebook page

GEORGE TOWN: “They smell like hell, but taste like heaven”, exclaims Martin Yan as he poses with a variety of Penang durians.

The award-winning celebrity chef, who is in Penang as part of his Asia Culinary Tour 2025, could not resist the temptation of the king of fruits on his latest visit.