Only once a year do you get to savour delightful mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival. Thus, we’re introducing you to some of the best mooncakes to get this year. Whether you’re scouting for sugar-free mooncakes or traditional baked ones, we’ve got it all here. Plus, some of them even come in beautiful packaging, making them perfect for gifts. From gorgeous velvet and silk materials to eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics, there’s something for everyone.
1. Oh Cha Matcha
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Snow Skin mooncakes by Oh Cha Matcha are a unique recipe that differs significantly from traditional mooncakes. The long-awaited classic flavours such as Matcha Mung Bean (Matcha Snow Skin), Genmaicha Mung Bean (Blue Spirulina Snow Skin), and Hojicha Mung Bean (Purple Sweet Potato Snow Skin), are available once again alongside a new flavour, the Gyokuro Mung Bean (Beetroot Snow Skin). Available in a box set of 4, these mooncakes are notable for being vegan-friendly so everyone can enjoy their unique taste.
In addition to that, the mooncakes are all handmade with natural, plant-based stevia without any artificial colouring or syrup for a dairy-free, sugar-free, and offer a guilt-free mooncake experience. Do note that the mooncakes contain gluten, and availability is limited because every single mooncake is handcrafted in small batches. To commemorate this year’s Mid-Autumn season, Oh Cha Matcha is offering a special deal where the first 100 boxes sold will include a mystery gift each, worth RM35.
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2. Oversea
This year, Oversea proves in retaining tradition while innovating by releasing a wide assortment of mooncakes with unique palates, true to the theme of Crazy Rich Flavours. The Lava Series will be this year’s highlight with flavours such as Matcha Lava Mooncake, Custard Lava Mooncake, and Durian Lava Mooncake that are sure to tempt your tastebuds. Not to forget other options such as the Baked Series and Snowy Series, there is bound to be something for everyone with this large variety of choices. These mooncakes are produced with top-quality ingredients imported from countries such as the United States and Japan, without preservatives and stored in high-food-grade plastic packaging that helps preserve the mooncake quality.
Other than mooncakes, Oversea Restaurant will be introducing a brand-new Mid-Autumn platter this year, the Moonlight Swirl. Inspired by the lou sang typically enjoyed during Chinese New Year, Oversea Restaurant is the only establishment to promote the lou sang to
commemorate auspicious luck and celebrate the spirit of reunion and togetherness during the Mid-Autumn season. Served alongside the head chef’s hand-picked Mid-Autumn set menu, diners will get to experience the pleasure of tossing lou sang and wrapping it before enjoying the sapid flavours and the succulent wrap.
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3. Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
Together with renowned designer Jimmy Choo, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is introducing exclusive Mid-Autumn Festival gifting ideas. The peacock origami pattern and round totem box depict the old Chinese habit of a family gazing at the full moon while sharing delectable mooncakes. Each distinctive box cover features an unmistakable Jimmy Choo design, which draws attention to the design’s brilliant colours.
From musang king durian to Valrhona chocolate with Himalayan salt and egg yolk, the delectable collection of Snow Skin Mooncakes offers flavours of delight. Baked mooncakes with mouthwatering contents like Pu Er Tea paste with tangerine skin and white lotus seed paste are also available. For alcohol enthusiasts, The Trigona Rum Ki Tiki, created in collaboration with Bar Trigona, is ideal for you. This iconic mooncake, which has a special appeal for cocktail connoisseurs, is the ideal way to make an appetising toast to the holiday season.
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4. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Aptly named ‘Over The Moon’, this collection by Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur features traditional baked mooncakes alongside snow skin ones. However, the latter comes with a wide selection of unique (and maybe even odd) flavours. You’ve got green apple and wasabi, raspberry and chilli padi, black sesame and Nutella, and more.
In terms of the baked mooncakes, you get to choose from classic ones like red bean paste and lotus seed paste. Nevertheless, there are also distinct flavours like lotus seed paste with black truffle and white lotus seed paste with Malaysian hibiscus flavour. You can opt to purchase these individually or in a package. The Premium Ping Pei Gift Package features eight snow skin mooncakes while the Deluxe Gift Box features four traditional mooncakes.
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5. W Kuala Lumpur
W Kuala Lumpur will mark another fashion and design trend with its Moonlit Fever Mooncake Collection in conjunction with celebrating this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. There are three different boxes to choose from: the Moonlit Fever Mooncake Collection (RM238), Moonlit Fever Mixology Kit (RM268), and Moonlit Fever Gift Box (RM268). The first box features a sleek and chic bag, alongside four luscious mooncake flavours of your choice. In terms of flavours, you can choose from Pure Lotus, Lotus Paste With Single Yolk, Red Bean Paste Mandarin Skin, Lotus Seed Paste Double Yolk, Tiramisu or Mix Nuts.
The second box is one for all you alcohol enthusiasts. In addition to a Tiramisu and Red Bean Paste mooncake, you also get miniature liquors and cocktail mixers. The last gift box comes with two luscious mooncake flavours and artisanal homemade treats to satisfy every palate. Furthermore, every gift box also comes in two colours: Emerald Green and Sunrise Orange.
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6. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
We’ve only ever heard of advent calendars for Christmas. Well, this year, Grand Hyatt is taking one step further by collaborating with renowned Malaysian fashion designer, Melinda Looi. Introducing the House of Shi Wu, an advent calendar and multi-purpose box that resembles a traditional miniature Peranakan home. Other than that, you will also find carefully selected artefacts to honour Malaysia’s Peranakan culture.
As it is an advent calendar, it can be opened one at a time leading up to Mid-Autumn festival. In total, there are 15 items in the box, which is meant to be opened 15 days leading up to the festival. Furthermore, it’s also why the collection is called Shi Wu, which represents the 15th day of the 8th month. In the box, you will find four mooncakes of your choice, premium teas, fortune cookies, candies, GHKLxML Designer Scarf, GHKLxML Scented Candle and more.
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7. Hilton Kuala Lumpur
If you’re looking to make a difference this Mid-Autumn Festival, then look to Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s eco-friendly boxes. Introducing the Mid-Autumn Moonrise Premium box, made of sustainable bamboo and featuring a luxurious velvet fabric. This specific collection can be found in three variants: with traditional baked mooncakes, snow skin mooncakes or premium musang king mooncakes. Furthermore, you’ll be delighted to know that these mooncakes have lesser sugar content than regular ones. Thus, fret not if your family is diabetic or you’re looking to watch your weight.
Other than purchasing these in a collection, you can also buy them individually. The traditional baked mooncakes feature flavour combinations like Baked White Lotus Paste, Baked Pandan Paste with Single Yolk, Baked Green Tea Lotus, Baked Black Sesame with Single Yolk and more. On the other hand, snow skin mooncakes feature options like White Lotus Paste with Truffle and Macadamia Nuts, Lotus Paste with Soft Custard Egg Yolk and an alcoholic version Amaretto Lotus Paste with Blueberry Cheese Feuillantine.
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8. The RuMa Hotel and Residences
For the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, The RuMa hotel and Residences is offering gorgeous limited-edition mooncakes in partnership with Fern Batik. Encased in beautiful rattan bags, you get to choose orange or maroon colourways. The mooncakes are also wrapped in beautiful batik bags from Fern and is truly the perfect gift. In addition, the packages are made from sustainably sourced materials and can be reused for other occasions.
Mooncakes come in two different sets: in a set of two (RM188) and a set of four (RM258). If you’re buying it for your small family then the set of two mooncakes would suffice. In this particular set, you get flavours like Lotus Paste with Double Yolk and Bamboo Charcoal Black Sesame. However, if you’re looking to buy for a bigger family then the set of four would be most suitable. The four mooncakes feature flavours like Cranberry Lotus Paste, Tiramisu Mooncake with Chocolate Lava, Durian Lotus Paste, and Assorted Fruits and Nuts. Furthermore, orders made from now till end of August get an early bird discount of 10%.
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9. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
From July 1st, 2022, to September 10th, 2022, guests of Mandarin Oriental can enjoy the most up-to-date mooncake creations from acclaimed bakery Lai Po Heen. In addition to the standard lotus paste with a single yolk, pandan paste with a single yolk, red bean paste with almond flakes, and different nuts, this year’s halal-certified classic baked mooncakes also have salted egg custard snow skin.
Dessert enthusiasts can try Malaysian chocolate mooncakes, which have fillings including local dark chocolate ganache, milk chocolate with jasmine sesame ganache, and pandan gula Melaka coconut dacquoise. Lotus paste with a single egg yolk and pandan paste with a single egg yolk are both available in alcoholic versions too. And the cherry on top is that these are all packaged in a beautiful bamboo box covered in red silk.
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10. Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Concorde Hotel in Kuala Lumpur has released a collection of four adorable designs for 3D mooncake lightboxes for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. An animated effect is added to each illustration by printing it on a 3D lens sheet made of coated plastic. Mooncakes are presented in a satin box with a delicate rose gold metal frame. The famous Musang King Durian snowskin mooncake is this year’s most talked-about treat.
There are four individual mooncakes contained within the unique 3D light box design. Set A features double-yolked pure lotus, white lotus, pandan lotus, and green tea red bean paste. Pure white lotus, diverse fruit nuts, Japanese red beans, and a single golden pandan lotus yolk are all included in Set B’s pure lotus gift box. In Set C, you’ll find all of your favourite snowskin flavours, such red bean paste, green tea, pure lotus single yolk, and yam paste single yolk. Set D is a four-piece snowskin mooncake gift set for durian fans, complete with a display case and a thermal bag.
To order: call/WhatsApp +6012 399 5021 or email to fbkl@concorde.net
11. Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur’s Bake is introducing some chocolate goodies this Mid-Autumn Festival. Bake’s chocolate mooncakes this year come in an iridescent spherical gift box depicting the most recognisable sights of a bustling Kuala Lumpur under the soft light of the moon.
Make an impression with their selection of chocolate mooncakes, available in three filling varieties: Green Tea Red Bean, the perfect combination of green tea’s umami flavour and sweet red bean; Coffee Caramel Walnut, a unique balance of sweet and bitter; and the classic Lotus Paste, the popular sweet and salty taste that makes up traditional mooncakes. In addition to their chamomile, lavender, and cornflower, the Yellow & Blue Herbal Infusion Sachets by Harney & Sons Fine Teas are available in Bake’s Moonlight City mooncake assortment.
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