The buffet has become a major draw during the peak harvest season, attracting locals and tourists to roadside fruit stalls in Malaybalay City, Valencia City, and Maramag for an hour of unlimited feasting, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Diners can choose from a range of durian varieties, including Chanee, Cob (Squash), Lacson, Umali and Arancillo, while premium cultivars such as Puyat and D101 are available at an additional cost.
The all-you-can-eat buffet gives customers one hour to eat as much durian as they like, but every fruit they open must be finished. Any leftovers are charged separately to discourage food waste.
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A farmer harvests durian at a farm in Davao city, southern Philippines, Aug. 19, 2011. Photo by Reuters |
Running from July to September, the harvest season has pushed retail prices down to around P70 per kilogram for regular varieties, while premium durians such as Puyat cost P85-P90 per kilogram, The Philippine News Agency reported.
With Davao City’s Kadayawan Festival beginning in August, vendors expect the all-you-can-eat durian buffet to attract even more visitors eager to indulge in Mindanao’s signature fruit at the height of the harvest season.
Southeast Asian countries are diversifying their tourism offerings by introducing all-you-can-eat durian buffets during the peak harvest season to attract tourists.
Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia already offered similar feasts.
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