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Durian Pasalubong in Davao

Whenever someone visits Davao, theres only one thing that we want as our pasalubong: durian.
Regardless if its the fruit itself or a candied version of some sort, we dont care! As long as it has
the signature taste and, well, smell. Because of its rarity, getting it in any other part of the country
is hard and in case you find one, its super pricey! But thanks to the Davaoeos inventiveness
and innovation, we can now take home the flavors of durian in various forms, anytime.

If you are heading to Davao, check out this list of various durian pasalubong (souvenir) shops that
you can visit and their selections of durian goods that you can take home after your vacation.

Cecil's Snack Inn & Bakeshopppe Inc.

Famous for: Durian pies, rolls, and cakes

Enjoy durian in a pie at Cecils Snack Inn & Bakeshoppe Inc.

Cecils Snack Inn & Bakeshoppe Inc., incorporated the fruit to their baked goodies making it a
sweet treat after a heavy meal. You can choose to have it in the form of durian pie, durian cake,
or durian roll. They also have savory dishes if you prefer to eat you durian cake as a dessert.
Location:
Cecils Snack Inn & Bakeshoppe Inc. is a popular bakeshop in Davao and has plenty of branches
across the city. You can find their main branch at 198 F. Iigo Street in Davao City and easily
across town.

Price:
Their cake ranges from PhP450 to PhP1000 for a whole box.

Emerald Durian Palace

Famous for: Durian jam

Get this award-winning durian jam from Emerald Durian Palace. (Image: Mindanao Trade Expo)

If you want to spread durian in all bread that you eat then durian jam is what you need. Good
thing that Emerald Durian Palace made an award-winning one that you can take home after you
visit Davao. After having plenty of leftover fruits from their durian farm, Alma Uy decided to turn
the unsold fruits into sweets and jam. From a tiny production team in 2006, Emerald Durian
Palace is now a famous brand in Davao known to sell packed durian goodies. Their products range
from their award-winning jam to tarts, pastillas, yema, and baked goods.

Location:
You can find Emerald Durian Palace in Zafra Highway, Apokon Road, in Tagum City and in various
shopping centers in Davao.

Price:
Their famous jam starts at PhP120.

Lola Abons Durian Candy Factory

Famous for: Durian candy

Lola Abons durian candy will satisfy your sweet tooth. (Image: Real Lav)

Almost all fruits can be candied, but no one in Davao makes a better durian candy than Lola
Abons Durian Candy Factory. The team behind Lola Abon makes sure to use the best milk and
durian in the market to produce candies with consistent flavors. They also control as to where
the products go and who sells them so they can monitor its shelf life. From the 1950s to today,
Lola Abons durian has become one of the favorites in the province. The candy factory has also
expanded to other products and flavors which became local favorites as well.

Location:
You can stop by Lola Abons Candy Factory at 23 San Miguel Village, Matina, in Davao City.

Price:
Their candy starts at a very cheap PhP30 per pack.

Lachis Sans Rival Atbp.

Famous for: Durian sans rival

Lachis hearty and packed durian sans rival is a worthy stop over! (Image: Martin Lo Rimorin)

If youre in Davao for a few days, make sure to drop by Lachis Sans Rival Atbp. This humble
restaurant serves mouthwatering savory dishes and pastries, but their scene-stealer is the sans
rival. Durian maybe overpowering to some due to its strong smell, but with Lachis sans rival you
can enjoy the famous fruit without worrying about the scent, or the spikes. Aside from the flavor,
they also made sure to pack in the fruits texture to the soft cake complemented by overflowing
nuts and buttercream.

Location:
You can drop by Lachis and visit their restaurant at Door 1-H Values School Building, Ruby Street,
at Marfori Heights Subdivision in Davao City

Price:
Take home a whole sans rival at PhP400.
Missy Bon Bon Breadshop

Famous for: Durian pastel

Theres a new durian pasalubong in town! And you can get it only at Missy Bon Bons. (Image:
Missy Bon Bon Breadshop)

Pastel may be a Cagayan de Oro delicacy, but one store made it into Davaos newest pasalubong
favorite. Missy Bon Bon Breadshop started in 2009 in Cagayan de Oro producing fluffy pastel or
the soft bread with sweet yema filling on the inside. A year later, theyve expanded their brand
to a cozy restaurant that serves healthy dishes and desserts such as breads, cakes, and gelato.

In 2015, Missy Bon Bon brought their creations to Davao and their pastel with durian filling
immediately became an instant hit. The bread with the sweet surprise inside is now their
bestseller in the city and is steadily rising to popularity as a favorite pasalubong among tourists.

Location:
You can find Missy Bon Bon at Gmall in Davao City.

Price:
Their pastel starts at PhP110 to PhP280

Merins Homemade Delicacies

Famous for: Durian tart

Bite in to Merins crunchy and creamy durian tarts. (Image: Merin Delicacies)

Another treats that we love to take home are tarts and these crunchy little pastries have also
been infused with durian! Merins Homemade Delicacies is known to make the best tarts in
Davao and is, of course, offering this goodie.

Customers rave about Merins homemade products including durian jams, candies, and otap!

Location:
Merins Homemade Delicacies has been around since 2013 but they have opened their first
formal store only in 2016 which is located in Damosa Gateway, Davao City inside Damosa IT Park
in Mamay Rd, Lanang.

Price:
Their tarts also start at an affordable PhP50 per pack.

Apo ni Lola

Famous for: Durian mallows, cookies, yema, bars, piaya, spread, (and more!)
Get all the durian variation that you can imagine at Apo ni Lola. (Image: Jonie Deles Escasinas)

No pasalubong list in Davao will be complete without the inclusion of Apo ni Lola. This one-stop
shop has been in the food industry for almost twenty years and has also become a favorite among
locals and tourists alike. What most people dont know is that the owner of Apo ni Lola came
from the family of Lola Abons! But in 1993, Mr. Arnel Raakin decided to take his own route and
built his empire from scratch. Today, Apo ni Lola sells every durian product imaginable, from
candies to pastries, and even spreads and ice cream!

Location:
You can find all of Apo ni Lolas products at their shop at San Miguel St. in Matina, Davao City but
they are also available in various markets across Davao.

Price:
Their products range from PhP35 to PhP200.

Magsaysay Fruit Stand

Famous for: Durian fruit

Have your durian sealed at Magsaysay Fruit Stand! (Image: Bob Gan Ferer)

Last on our list is the famous Magsaysay Fruit Stand. The market just across Magsaysay Park has
become famous to tourist as their pasalubong stop when its time to go home and buy some
goodies to bring back to the family. If you wish to bring home the durian fruit itself as your
souvenir to your loved ones, just head to Magsaysay Fruit Stand and ask the vendors to pack and
seal it for you. Unfortunately, the durian fruit is not allowed in the airport due its smell but you
can have it sealed in Magsaysay Fruit Stand so you can enjoy it even after going home!

Aside from durian, you can also find other fresh fruits in Magsaysay Fruit Stand like mangosteen,
lansones, and pomelo. Prices of fruits vary from one season to another. You can buy a durian as
cheap as PhP35 to PhP40 per kilo when the harvest is plenty and as high as PhP180 when its off
season.

Are you ready to satisfy your durian cravings? Tell us on the comments below which variation of
durian is your favorite!