This mouth-watering dish of hot durian covered in grilled cheese has proven a hit with shoppers.

Footage shows a vendor at the Raohe Street Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan, preparing the unusual dish in a small rectangular pan.

The vendor heats the durian on a grill, melting mozzarella cheese over the soft fruit. A customer praised the treat as being sweet, rich, and stringy.

Durian is one of the most expensive fruits in Asia. However, its pungent smell and distinctive taste is divisive, with it being dubbed the 'Marmite' of dishes.

Surging demand from China has seen the durian market increase in recent years. The Communist superstate has made strategic trade policies and increased imports from key durian-producing countries.

Online shopping platforms such as Alibaba and JD even have dedicated sections just for Durian. Thailand and Vietnam