Durian is a divisive fruit. Some people love it, while others find the smell and taste to be overpowering. Ramen is a popular Japanese noodle soup that is typically made with a pork or chicken broth, noodles, and toppings such as chashu pork, menma bamboo shoots, and an egg.
A Japanese restaurant in Selangor, Malaysia, has recently come under fire for its durian-flavored ramen. The dish, which is called "Durian King," is made with a tonkotsu pork broth, durian flesh, and spring onions. It is served in a durian shell.
The restaurant, Menya Shi Shi Do, claims that the durian-flavored ramen is a "flavour bomb" that will "warm your soul and satisfy your cravings." However, many people have taken to social media to express their disgust at the dish.
One Twitter user wrote, "I can't believe this is a thing. Durian and ramen are two things that should never be mixed together." Another user said, "This is culinary blasphemy. Durian is a delicious fruit, but it does not belong in ramen."
It remains to be seen whether the durian-flavored ramen will be a success. However, one thing is for sure: it has certainly sparked a lot of discussion.
Is durian-flavored ramen a culinary experiment gone wrong? Or is it a bold new fusion of flavors? Only time will tell.
What do you think? Would you try durian-flavored ramen?
