> Durian burps have a strange aftertaste so most people I know avoid drinking carbonated drinks (i.e. Coke, Pepsi) while eating durian. I grew up with durian,

> Durian burps have a strange aftertaste so most people I know avoid drinking carbonated drinks (i.e. Coke, Pepsi) while eating durian. I grew up with durian, and I think durian burps are fine. In the region, there's this belief that durians shouldn't be eaten with alcohol though — you're welcome to read up on the myth behind it.