Singapore durian-themed cafe smells winning combination


This photo taken on January 24, 2018 shows a staff member holding up a cup of durian flavoured ice cream at Mao Shan Wang caf

SINGAPORE: An eatery here centred on the tropical fruit durian has caught a whiff of success as patrons flock to the cafe in droves for a bite of its exotic offerings.

The spiky fruit long regarded as a delicacy in South-East Asia has left a divisive trail – you either love it or hate it – and its odour means it is banned in most hotels and metro trains.

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