Mid-Autumn has been a yearly festival where many Chinese come together to celebrate by moon-gazing, carrying lanterns and sharing mooncakes as a form of reunion. This sweet treat came from multiple folklore, mainly around the reunion and love between Hou Yi and his beloved wife, Chang’e. In today’s times, mooncakes have become a popular pastry that many indulge and innovate with.
It’s the time of the year where almost every F&B brand, hotels are competing to create the most creative mooncake flavour and packaging. Whether you’re looking for classic baked skin with lotus paste, yam paste with flaky skin or chilling cold snow skin durian mooncake, this article is the ultimate mooncake guide for you!
Original Baked Skin
Shangri-La Singapore: Reduced Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk (4 pcs) - Red
Price: $69.00
Photo Credit: Shangri-La Boutique Website
Indulge in the nostalgic flavours of traditional baked mooncakes with Shangri-La Singapore. They have always been one of the hottest hotel brands renowned for serving both classic bakes and innovative new flavours every Mid-Autumn Festival. Their reduced-sugar mooncake, with its soft skin, makes every bite indulgent yet not overpowering.
In addition to their ever-delicious traditional baked mooncake with lotus paste, you must try their new 2024 creation - the Shang Palace Red Date Pumpkin Seed with Bird's Nest Mooncake ($132.60)! Their mooncakes come in a velvety-soft box that doubles as a jewelry box, making this brand a top choice for your traditional mooncake needs.
Tai Chong Kok: Traditional Lotus Paste Mooncake with One Yolk (Box of 4)
Price: $70.00
Photo Credit: @taichongkok on Instagram
When sourcing for traditional mooncakes, we cannot bypass Tai Chong Kok. With their time-honoured, hand-me-down recipe over the past 89 years, their homemade pastes and fillings are cooked from scratch over hours using only 100% lotus seed without any additives. Their mooncakes offer a distinct aroma with a slight bitter taste, complemented by a crunchy texture from the olive kernels, which creates a well-balanced flavour profile.
Apart from the traditional lotus paste, they have other flavours such as red bean and green bean, all available with and without the classic salted egg yolk. This is the ultimate representation of a classic traditional mooncake.
Flaky Skin
Zhen Wei Mooncake: Teochew Crispy Single Yolk Yam Mooncake (4 pieces)
Price: $55.24
Photo Credit: Zhen Wei on Shopee
When it comes to Teochew Flaky Skin mooncakes, no one does it better than Zhen Wei! Well known for its crispy exterior and flavourful yam paste filling, along with an affordable price tag, this mooncake is a no-brainer for anyone who wishes to indulge in this delightful yam mooncake variation. Whether you prefer it with salted egg or not, Zhen Wei offers both options! For those seeking something more flavourful, they also offer Sesame Yam ($58.31) and Pumpkin Yam ($58.31), both of which are equally indulgent!
You may find Zhen Wei on Shopee!
Ju Signature Dim Sum: Signature Flaky Teochew Orh Nee Yam Mooncake
Price: $68.80
Photo Credit: Ju Signature Dim Sum Website
Taste the luxury of Teochew Flaky Mooncake with Ju Signature Dim Sum! Every mooncake is carefully handcrafted to ensure a smooth blend between the luscious creamy yam and the smooth flaky pastry crust. Their orh nee yam is cooked for over four hours to ensure the flavour is perfect and right.
Enjoy their 4 delicious variations of mooncake when you purchase their Signature Flaky Teochew Orh Nee Yam Mooncake. Each box consists of 1 Pumpkin Orh Nee, 1 Pure Orh Nee Single Yolk, 1 Salted Egg Lava Purple Sweet Potato and 1 Salted Egg Lava Orh Nee. Each flavour brings a unique taste that you must have this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Snow Skin
Golden Moments: 1-for-1 Signature Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake (Box of 4)
Price: $138.80
Photo Credit: Golden Moments Website
When it comes to snow skin mooncakes, durian-flavoured is always at the top of everyone’s mind. When we think of Durian Flavoured Mooncakes, Golden Moment tops the list. With its generous amount of fleshy durian pulp embedded in the mochi-like snow skin, this mooncake is not only indulgent but also addictive.
Made with 100% pure Mao Shan Wang Durian with no added sugar, cream or preservatives, this mooncake boasts an authentic flavour without any artificial taste. It delivers the distinctive bittersweet flavour typical of Mao Shan Wang durians, making it the perfect treat for all durian lovers.
Fairmont Singapore: Assorted Mini Snowskin Mooncakes - Alcoholic Flavours
Price: $122.00
Photo Credit: Fairmont At Home (Fairmont Singapore) Website
Exquisite and posh, Fairmont Singapore never fails to surprise its customers with its special alcoholic snowskin mooncakes. This year, they are introducing a new exciting flavour to add to their already exciting combination. For everyone who loves alcohol in their sweet treats, Fairmont Singapore is adding the new Whiskey Orange flavour alongside their crowd-favourite Champagne Truffle & Chocolate Ganache, Lychee Martini and Grape Soju.
This is the perfect mid-autumn gift to share with your loved ones who are adventurous in their tastebuds!
The Ritz-Carlton: Mini Snowskin White Lotus Seed Paste, 8pcs
Price: $66.00
Photo Credit: Gourmet Grocery (The Ritz-Carlton) website
Go back to the classic with The Ritz-Carlton and their ever-delightful and delicious Snowskin White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake. These are perfect for those who enjoy the snowskin texture combined with traditional paste. The Ritz-Carlton’s mooncakes have been a popular favorite for years, and this year they return with their best recipe yet. Not only is the mooncake filling exceptional, but the packaging is made of durable and stylish Saffiano leather. This elegant bag can be repurposed as a travel vanity pouch, making it a perfect keepsake for all.
Packaging
Hilton Singapore
Price: from $88.00
Photo Credit: @hiltonsingaporeorchard on Instagram
Classy and luxury, Hilton Singapore is celebrating Mid-Autumn festival with an array of both modern and traditional flavours, including the classic Lotus Paste with Yolk, Black Sesame with Biscoff and “Hor Ka Sai” (Coffee & Milo) with Mochi.
Not only do these flavours sound enticing, but they will also be beautifully packaged in an exquisite, botanical-inspired midnight blue leatherette wine bag, making it a perfect gift.
Cat & the Fiddle: 'The Moonstellation' Set
Price: $88.90
Photo Credit: Cat & the Fiddle Website
Talking about bags, Cat & the Fiddle has stepped up their game with their 'The Moonstellation' Set this Mid-Autumn. Choose between a navy blue or red bag and along comes Cat & the Fiddle’s whimsical cheesy take on mooncakes! Featuring 4 unique flavours this year - Hazelnut Mixed Paste Mooncake, Chocolate Lava Mooncake, Parmesan Mooncake with Yolk Lava and Pistachio Mochi Mooncake! Not only are their mooncakes absolutely cute with their famous cat design, we’re sure their leatherette bags will come in handy for everyday use too!
Cat & the Fiddle sells cheesecakes too!
Mdm Ling: Elegance Reunion Mooncake Turntable
Price: $78.00
Photo Credit: Mdm Ling Bakery Website
An iconic brand in mooncake packaging, Mdm Ling is renowned for its creative designs, and each year, they do not disappoint. This year, their mooncakes are presented in a stunning floral turntable, available in both Sky Blue and Orange. In addition to their classic flavours, such as Traditional White Lotus Paste with Yolk, they also have other unique assortments like Black Sesame Peanut Butter, Belgian Double Chocolate, Red Date Longan, and Emerald Pandan Golden Yolk. No matter which mooncakes you choose, they will go perfectly with their elegant turntable set.
Whether you’re drawn to the creative packaging design, nostalgic taste of traditional mooncakes, or to explore unique flavours from pastry chefs all over Singapore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the best time to savour all these delicacies!
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