Mid-Autumn Festival 2023: Mooncake collections with intriguing flavours
One-of-a-kind bites
We’re less than a month away from the Mid-Autumn Festival, so it’s time to double down on gift ideas for your loved ones. If you’re on the hunt for something more unique this year, these establishments have one-of-a-kind mooncake flavours that you have to try.
1. MANDARIN ORIENTAL KUALA LUMPUR
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur took the classic route with its packaging this year and instead, got a little creative with the mooncake flavours. For its 2023 mooncake collection, the luxury hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef, Kevin Pannier, has created a range of decadent chocolate mooncakes that are available in three flavours—Dulcey Chocolate with Raspberry and Peanuts, Mango-Vanilla, and one of the bestsellers, the Malaysian Dark Chocolate Ganache.
Its snowskin mooncakes also have an array of unique flavours like Matcha Cream Cheese with Oreo cookies and Lotus Paste; Pandan Lotus Paste with Cashews, Macadamias, Almonds and Peanut butter; and of course, Musang King Durian—because what’s a celebration without the king of fruits? Furthermore, its traditional baked mooncakes are available in classic flavours like Assorted Mixed Nuts, Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, Pandan Paste with Single Yolk, Red Bean Paste with Almond Flakes, and Low Sugar White Lotus Paste.
Flavours:
Chocolate mooncakes:
- Dulcey Chocolate with Raspberry and Peanuts
- Mango-Vanilla
- Malaysian Dark Chocolate Ganache
Snowskin mooncakes:
- Musang King Durian
- Matcha Cream Cheese with Oreo Cookies and Lotus Paste
- Pandan Lotus Paste mooncake with Cashews, Macadamias, Almond Nut and Peanut Butter
Classic mooncakes:
- Assorted Mixed Nuts
- Lotus Paste with Single Yolk
- Pandan Paste with Single Yolk
- Red Bean Paste with Almond Flakes
- Low Sugar White Lotus Paste
Price:
- RM160 for a box of four
- RM240 for a box of six
Availability: Purchase at the Mandarin Cake Shop at the lobby or shop online here.
2. LE PETIT FOUR
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This year, Le Petit Four presents a refreshing take on their mooncakes. The bakery is giving a fruity twist to their collection by incorporating fruits that surprisingly pair well with classic mooncake flavours. Opt for the Red Bean with Orange Peel or Pu Er with Osmanthus Lemon Yuzu if you prefer a refreshing, citrusy bite. On the other hand, if you still want to bite into a sweet treat, go for the Red Dates with Pecan Nuts.
Flavours:
- Red Bean with Orange Peel
- Classic Lotus egg yolk
- Red dates with pecan nuts
- Pu er with osmanthus lemon Yuzu
Purchase in-stores or online here.
3. TAOBAKESCAKES
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This Mid-Autumn Festival, why not go for literal cakes instead? Taobaocakes has released its mooncake-inspired non-mooncake collection that consists of what it knows best—no-nonsense cakes made with the best French butter. Each set consists of three four-inch cakes of different flavours. Taste the signature Hazelnut Burnt Butter cake that is a dense yet moist cake with ground hazelnuts, topped with salted chocolate ganache, and praline pecans. The Sesame-Brittle cake is a salted butter and almond cake that has sesame seeds and caramel crust on top, while the Five-Nut and Orange Frangipane Tart is inspired by the classic five-nut mooncake.
Flavours:
- Hazelnut Burnt Butter Cake
- Sesame-brittle Cake
- Five-nut and Orange Frangipani Cake
The collection is available for purchase here.
4. OH CHA MATCHA
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Dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan-friendly, and oh-so-delicious! Oh Cha Matcha’s snow skin mooncakes are back this year in four flavours—Matcha Mung Bean, Hojicha Mung Bean, Genmaicha Mung Bean, and Gyokuro Mung Bean.
However, this year, Oh Cha Matcha has also added a collaboration with Kintry to its collection. These mooncakes are a mix of Oh Cha Matcha’s Traditional Baked Matcha Skin mooncakes and Kintry’s premium granolas. Each mooncake has two layers which consist of white lotus filling and is topped with four different flavours of granola—Chocolate Hazelnut, Pandan Gula Melaka, Salted Butter Caramel, and Honey Quinoa.
Flavours:
Traditional baked matcha snow skin mooncakes:
- Matcha Mung Bean (Matcha Snow Skin)
- Hojicha Mung Bean (Purple Sweet Potato Snow Skin)
- Genmaicha Mung Bean (Blue Spirulina Snow Skin)
- Gyokuro Mung Bean (Beetroot Snow Skin)
Oh Cha Matcha x Kintry mooncakes:
- Chocolate Hazelnut
- Pandan Gula Melaka
- Salted Butter Caramel
- Honey Quinoa
Price:
- Oh Cha Matcha snow skin mooncakes – RM69.90 for a box of four mooncakes
- Oh Cha Matcha x Kintry mooncakes – RM79.99 for a box of four mooncakes
These mooncakes are available for pre-order for pick up at the Oh Cha Matcha TTDI store only. To purchase either of these mooncake collections, click here.
5. CHOCOLATE CONCIERGE X MEI BY FATSPOON
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Craving a different kind of mooncake this year? Then the chocolate mooncakes from Chocolate Concierge and Mei by Fatspoon are the perfect choice for you! This collection consists of decadent chocolate mooncakes that come in four flavours and are encased in a delightful chocolate shell. The Single Origin Chocolate is an extremely indulgent piece with a yellow sweet potato in the middle, the Yuzu is filled with a tart white chocolate ganache made with Japanese yuzu, and the Black Sesame is an ode to the classic and is layered with a feuilletine crunch, while the Red Bean and Matcha have red bean paste and matcha ganache layered on top of each other.
Flavours:
- Yuzu
- Black Sesame
- Red Bean & Matcha
- Single Origin Chocolate with Sweet Potato Yolk
Price: RM148 per set | Each set comes with 10 assorted flavours
To purchase the collection, click here.
6. THE KARLS GROUP
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This year, the team at KARLS have curated a mooncake collection featuring sweet and savoury options. The collection is available in three variations—the Savoury Delights and Golden Temptations sets include four assorted flavours of baked mooncakes, while the Snowy Indulgence set consists of four flavours of snow skin mooncakes.
Flavours:
- White Lotus with Salted Egg paste and Chicken Floss
- Nyonya Sambal with Crispy Shrimp
- Black Sesame with Melon Seeds
- Chocolate Ganache with Brownie
- Pu Er with Goji Berry
- Golden Corn with Mixed Seeds
- Portuguese Custard with Pandan Lotus
- Portuguese Pu Er with Lavender
Price:
- Savory Delights (baked mooncakes) — RM158
- Snowy Indulgence (snow skin mooncakes) — RM148
- Golden Temptations (baked mooncakes) — RM158
Click here to purchase the mooncake collection.
7. SHERATON PETALING JAYA
With the aim to captivate taste buds and elevate festive celebrations, Chef Ben Lim carefully curated Sheraton Petaling Jaya’s snow skin mooncakes. The collection features four flavours of snow skin mooncakes—Belgian Chocolate, Strawberry, Passionfruit, and Lemon and Truffle—each filled with a cremeux centre that enhances its flavour.
Flavours:
- Belgian chocolate
- Strawberry
- Passionfruit
- Lemon and truffle
Price: From RM25 per piece | From RM125 per gift box
For bulk purchases, contact 017-228 6098. For more information or to place an order, click here or contact Sheraton Petaling Jaya at 017- 2286098 or [email protected].
8. GODIVA
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Godiva’s 2023 Mooncake Collection combines the layering in Western desserts with traditional Eastern flavours like black sesame and ginger. Among the flavours include the tangy Matcha Citrus White Chocolate that has a burst of yuzu and citrus with white chocolate and green tea ganache encased in a green tea-flavoured shell. If you prefer something more decadent, try the Black Truffle Apricot Dark Chocolate Mooncake that has layers of authentic Italian black truffle ganache and pâte de apricot and lustrous dark chocolate.
Flavours:
- Black Truffle Apricot Dark Chocolate
- Matcha Citrus White Chocolate
- Lychee Oolong Tea White Chocolate
- Ginger Mango Dark Chocolate
- Black Sesame Pineapple Milk Chocolate
- Raspberry with Rose Flavoured White Chocolate
Price:
- RM258 for a box of four
- RM318 for a box of eight
- RM768 for a box of 16
The mooncake collection is now available at selected Godiva stores—Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, The Gardens Mall, and Bangsar Shopping Center.
To purchase online, click here.
9. TWG TEA
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As an ode to the bountiful harvests of yesteryears, TWG Tea has reinterpreted mooncakes for modern connoisseurs and tea aficionados. The Grand Miracle Tea Mooncake Collection is encased in a vermillion red box and includes handmade tea-infused treats which are available in two flavours—Constellation and Ruby. Constellation has a brown lotus filling infused with Singapore Breakfast Tea, while Rub has a white lotus filling that’s infused with Milk Oolong.
Flavours:
- Constellation — Brown lotus filling infused with Singapore Breakfast Tea, roasted melon seeds, and a salted egg yolk
- Ruby — White lotus filling infused with Milk Oolong
Price: RM339 for a set of two with Grand Miracle Tea | RM69 for one mooncake
The collection is now available at all TWG Tea Salons and Boutiques across the country.
10. INSIDE SCOOP
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Inside Scoop’s ice cream mooncake collection is back with four unique flavours—Pistachio Raspberry, Durian, Rocher Yuzu, and Mango Coconut. Each mooncake is combined with a fruit for a more refreshing taste; the Pistachio Raspberry has pistachio sorbet swirled with raspberry and encased in a delicate chocolate shell; Rocher Yuzu has a yuzu chocolate shell that’s filled with rocher ice cream and yuzu jam yolk; while the Mango Coconut is a combination of mango coconut ice cream and mango jam wrapped in snow skin. The collection wouldn’t be complete without its best-selling ice cream, Durian, that’s paired with a chocolate yolk and wrapped in snow skin.
Flavours:
- Pistachio Raspberry
- Durian
- Rocher Yuzu
- Mango Coconut
Price: RM135 for a box of four | RM73 for a box of two
To purchase the collection, click here.
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