One of the most controversial foods in Thailand, durian is not easy to miss. You’ll smell it before you see it. Its scent has been compared to body odor, sewage, and dirty feet.
With a smell so strong, it is banned from most public transport and hotels around Asia. We know this isn’t the best way to convince someone to try new food, but… supposing you can get past the smell, you’ll be rewarded with a sweet, custardy taste and creamy texture, often compared to caramel or vanilla.