Durian McFlurry: Singapore’s Sweet Surprise
Mac Donald’s dropped a limited‑edition Durian McFlurry in Singapore and it pulled a double‑delicious trick: launched early, before the official July 5 date, it landed in corners of the city on July 3. We’re a nation of begeare venturers, so our CLEO crew immediately scooped it up to test this treat.
Real Durian or Faux‑Fury?
- Adora (Writer): “I only hit the durian ground once every week or so because I LOVE it. This version is a mix of real and sweet‑syrup—no big drama, but it’s a quick fix if you’re craving durian without shelling out a fortune. Price? $4? That’s a sweet deal. And hey, D24 “real stuff” guarantees it’s at least partly genuine.”
- Syafii (Sub‑editor): “Totally beats what I expected. No syrup‑over‐top vibe. Instead, it’s pretty close to the actual fruit with bits that feel almost like true durian chunks.”
- Hidayah (Senior Digital Writer): “A daring experiment for a $4 bite—though I’d have loved a bit more of that creamy flesh and a pengat IV twist. Still, the McFlurry format can’t do that. I’d consider another bite when it’s only available for a short time. Limited editions? Count me in.”
- Lin Kuan (Senior Art Director): “Honestly really good. The texture, not watery, and the smell is only noticed up close—so it won’t sway the whole stop‑shop vibe. Great hustle.”
- Rachel (Intern): “All over the place—steeply sweet, strong durian punch, but with a hint of artificial sweetness. You can enjoy the bits, but I wouldn’t be sure to loop it back.”
- Rong Yin (Intern): “Super sweet, but not fake. Early spoonfuls struck a nice chord, yet after a few dips it got pretty1 sticky. One more try? Not happening.”
Bottom line: the Durian McFlurry is fast‑moving, mood‑shifting, and blissfully good for a price that’s affordable. The flavor hits the sweet spot for most, though the finish-wispriness may not suit everyone’s palate after the first few spoonfuls.
1 “Jelak” is a colloquial term for a slightly sour, yet oddly satisfying aftertaste.
