Rambutan (Chôm chôm) is a tropical fruit orginating from Southeast Asia. The name "rambutan" comes from the Malay word meaning hair, due to its small golf-ball size with a red and green hairy exterior, somewhat resembling a sea urchin. The flesh inside is translucent white, mildly sweet, and contains a seed at the center. This article will explain what the benefits of rambutan are and whether rambutan is good for you.