Looking for DURIAN in DC/MD/VA

[Anabbytree]

Hi everyone!

Has anyone seen or bought or heard anyone say they've seen a Durian anywhere near DC/MD/Va? I really want to try one, and I'm having trouble locating one.

Thanks!
Abby

[exurb]

have you tried Asian stores?

[Anabbytree]

I tried Chinatown in DC with no luck, and I'm not sure of the locations of any Asian markets in MD and VA

[tinystrawberry]

i am in search of one of those, too. but i'm in PA - anyone know where to find one?

i hope you find one Anabbytree!

[baltochef]

Greetings Anabbytree

Check out::

Han ah Reum Asian Mart
800 N. Rolling Rd.
Catonsville, MD 21228
443-612-9020

Every time that I have been in this particular Han ah Reum grocery store there have been durians for sale..

Han ah Reum is a Korean owned asian grocery chain with, I believe, 3-4 stores in Maryland??..

Their other store that I know about for sure is located::

Han ah Reum Asian Mart
12015 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-942-5071

I don't know how sucessfull calling them will be as finding someone in the store who speaks fluent English to answer a question has been near impossible the two times that I have tried..

Good Luck!!

Bruce

[baltochef]

I knew if I looked in enough cookbooks I would find the info!!

The info was in The Sushi Experience by Hiroko Shimbo..

There are at least 2 Han ah Reum Asian Marts in Virginia..From several asian friends thar shop at these places more often I do, Han ah Reum is a rapidly expanding grocery chain..It is possible that there are additional stores in MD or VA than I have listed..Googling may be necessary..

Good Luck!!

Bruce

Han ah Reum Asian Mart
10780 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
800-427-9870

Han ah Reum Asian Mart
8103 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-573-6300

Also check out::

Daruma
6931 Arlington Road
Store E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-8832


Naniwa Foods
6730 Curran Street
McClean, VA 22101
703-893-7209

[Anabbytree]

oh, my goodness, thank you so much Bruce!

I'll be sure to let you know where I have luck!

Thank again-
Abby

[Blazin'Jane]

I'll be iterested in the answer, too. I've looke everywhere I've travelled in the midwest. We have a child and her family in Herndon, so I'll be happy to know if you find a durian in that area!

[andra]

Hi there! I am new to this board (today is my first day) and I saw this post and had to reply with some updated information. Just FYI--Hahn ah Reum has been changed (in Virginia) to "Super H Mart". They are still located in those two locations (Falls Church/Merrifield and Fairfax). They are actually nicer now. I have seen Durian at both of them. The fairfax store has a discount card; the falls church/merrified store will print coupons at the bottom of your receipt for "happy hour" specials (2pm-6pm) and sometimes it is for incredibly inexpensive produce (like a 10 pound bag of onions for one dollar). I like the fairfax store better--it is larger and cleaner.

Naniwa no longer carries produce; I was there last week and I did not see any produce at all or if it was there I could not find it. They have downsized and they still only take cash. They have fresh seaweed and lots of dried seaweed and the owner is very very helpful.

andra

[baltochef]

Blazin'Jane

See if you can obtain a copy of The Sushi Experience from your local library..

Ms. Shimbo has a fairly extensive listing of asian grocery stores compiled state-by-state in the bibliography, which may get you started looking in the right direction..

Bruce

[Blazin'Jane]

Thanks, Bruce!!

[andra]

Just FYI--today at Super H Mart in Fairfax (formerly known as Hahn ah Reum) they had Durian for 1.49/pound. They had quite a few, actually. When I was shopping, I looked for them.

andra

[bonbon]

This might be a little late, but I just bought some durian at the Grand Mart in Annandale, Virginia. When I went to look up their address, I found out that they just opened a Grant Mart in Centreville too.

Here's the website with a bunch of other Virginia locations too:
http://grand-mart.com/