As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, it’s time to get into the celebratory spirit! Also known as the Mooncake Festival, this joyous occasion include luxurious gift-giving to mark the special time. We’ve curated a list of the finest mooncakes, both in taste and design, to help you make this festival truly memorable.
These delectable mooncakes are perfect for your family reunion dinner, ensuring a gastronomical experience that everyone will enjoy. Take a look at our carefully selected recommendations and bring home the best mooncakes for a delightful celebration with your loved ones.
Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is thrilled to present a selection of lunar luxuries from the award-winning Lai Po Heen, available from 15th July to 27th September 2024. The collection includes a variety of flavours such as Assorted Mixed Nuts, Red Bean Paste, Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk, Pandan Paste with Single Egg Yolk, Pumpkin with Melon Seed, and Low Sugar White Lotus Paste for the baked mooncakes.
Mandarin Oriental also showcases specialty snow skin and chocolate-flavoured mooncakes with familiar indulgent flavours such as Musang King, Pistachio Cream Cheese and White Lotus Paste, Assorted Mixed Nuts and Pandan Lotus Paste. At the same time, guests will also be delighted with three types of chocolate mooncakes:
- Yuzu Ganache & Hazelnuts Praline
- Coconut Pandan Ganache, Streusel & Roasted Coconuts
- Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache & Crunchy Praline
Mooncakes can be purchased at their website or at The Mandarin Cake Shop in the lobby, with prices starting from RM45 nett per piece. Mooncakes are also sold in a set of three or set of six, priced at RM120 nett and RM238 nett respectively.
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is delighted to celebrate this cherished occasion with an exquisite selection of traditional baked mooncakes. From now until 18th September 2024. Add a touch of nostalgia to your festivities with the Pure White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, a perfect companion to a cup of aromatic Chinese tea.
Alternatively, savour the glorious Pandan Paste with Single Yolk or indulge in the Assorted Fruits & Nuts, a delightful blend of almonds, peanuts, walnuts, white sesame, melon seeds, and zesty tangerine peel, offering sensational texture and flavour. Also on the menu is the perennial favourite, Red Bean Paste. Crafted for contemporary pilates, its delicate sweetness is both subtle and simple.
Priced at RM188+ per box of four mooncakes, the Premium Collection boasts a tasteful display of two (2) refined colour options; elegant celadon or opulent rose themes. Meanwhile, the Signature Collection, priced at RM168+ per box of four mooncakes, takes resemblance of an aesthetic Tiffany blue chest showcasing a design inspired by harmonious elements of nature and adorned with a lacquer finish.
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur is excited to unveil its mooncake collection, offering a delightful array of mooncakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. From 11th June to 17th September 2024, indulge in these exquisite treats and enjoy exclusive privileges.
The collection at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara features both baked skin and snow skin mooncakes, showcasing traditional flavours masterfully crafted by Chef Lee Wei Loong, the Dim Sum Chef at Wan Chun Ting. Guests can savour a variety of flavours, including red bean, pure white lotus, white lotus with single yolk, pandan single yolk, signature blueberry with cream cheese, musang king durian, Nutella Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream and Vodka, yam with red bean paste, and matcha green tea with custard. Each mooncake is meticulously handcrafted to ensure an exceptional taste experience.
The Sofitel Lunar Luxe: Exquisite Mid-Autumn promotion features an array of enticing flavours, carefully crafted to satisfy every palate. Clients can choose from two exclusive sets, each offering a delightful assortment of mooncakes. Early Bird promotion is a must for mooncake enthusiasts, from 11th June to 14th July
2024, clients will enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on all purchases, making it the perfect time to secure
these delightful treats.
Price List
- The Premium Pink Peach Blossom: RM268+
- Classic Turquoise Harmony set: RM178+
Bulk Purchase
- 10 to 20 sets: 15% discount
- 21 to 99 sets: 20% discount
- 100 sets and above: 25% discount
Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with the luxurious Gilded Collection from Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Available in two refined designs—square and rectangular—the elegant boxes can hold either two or four mooncakes, catering to your preferences.
The collection boasts a gold-gilded glass exterior, wrapped in plush gold fabric and embellished with delicate floral patterns and graceful bird motifs. Representing abundance and prosperity, this timeless piece exudes sophistication and elegance, making it the ideal festive gift for friends, business associates, and loved ones.
Glass Box Square – RM138 nett per set
Set A – Baked Skin
- Pure Lotus Double Yolk
- Pure White Lotus Pure
- Pure Lotus Paste
- Japanese Red Bean
Set B – Baked Skin
- Assorted Fruits Nuts
- White Lotus Single Yolk
- Black Sesame Lotus
- Japanese Red Bean
Set C – Snowskin
- Snowskin with Lotus Paste Single Yolk
- Snowskin with Yam Paste Single Yolk
- Snowskin with Red Bean Paste
- Snowskin with Pure White Lotus
Set D – RM188 nett per set (inclusive of cooler bag)
- Snowskin with Musang King Durian
Glass Box Rectangular – RM68 nett per set of 2 Mooncakes
Set A
- Pure White Lotus Single Yolk
- Japanese Red Bean
These beautiful mooncakes will be available to purchase at these locations:
Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Lobby)
22nd July – 17th September 2024, 10am – 8pm
Mid Valley Megamall (North Court, Ground Floor)
29th August – 17th September 2024, 10am – 10pm
ROYCE’ Chocolate Malaysia
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, premium Japanese chocolatier ROYCE’ invites you to elevate your celebrations and gifting traditions with an exclusive range of premium chocolates. For the first time in Malaysia, ROYCE’ offers a collection of delightful alternatives to traditional mooncake gifting. These meticulously crafted chocolates capture the essence of the Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing joy and sweetness to your gatherings.
Designed to be the perfect gift for loved ones or a luxurious indulgence for yourself, ROYCE’s exquisite treats are set to enhance the festive spirit. These premium chocolates not only provide a unique twist on the classic mooncake but also promise to make your celebrations even more special and memorable.
Price List:
- ROYCE’ Chocoman “Mid-Autumn Festival”: RM90
- Petite Truffe “Praline” : RM45
- Petite Truffe “Orange” : RM45
- Petite Truffe “Kirsch” : RM45
- Nama Chocolate “Roasted Sweet Potato”: RM55
The ROYCE’ Mid-Autumn Fair is available in ROYCE’ boutiques nationwide and online on their website from 1st September to 30th September 2024.
With a plethora of choices, indulge yourself and your family in these exquisite and luxurious mooncakes. Elevate your gift-giving this wonderful holiday season with opulent and prosperous treats that will surely delight everyone.
Jade Mary and Justin contributed to this article.
