The season of mooncakes is fast approaching again. With the Mid-Autumn Festival falling on September 17 this year, it’s time to start searching for the mooncakes in town.
For mooncake lovers or those wondering where to get some to gift your loved ones, we’ve compiled a list of luxurious mooncakes from these seven brands in Kuala Lumpur.
1. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
This year InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is offering a collection of 10 artisanal mooncakes, including both classic baked and modern snow skin varieties.
Master Dim Sum Chef Lo Tian Sion from the hotel’s Muslim-friendly Chinese restaurant, Tao Chinese Cuisine has contributed three new flavors to the lineup, showcasing his 30 years of culinary expertise.
The mooncake collection also includes last year’s favourites as well. Here’s the list of those mooncake flavours:
- Almond & Sweet Potato Baked Skin with Pandan & Salted Mung Bean
- Musang King Durian Snow Skin with Oats
- Dragon Fruit Paste with Black Sesame Mochi Baked Skin
- Lemon Snow Skin with Hawthorn Cherry Jelly & Green Tea Paste
- Red Safflower Snow Skin with Shredded Coconut Paste & Salted Egg Cream
To complement the exquisite flavours, InterContinental’s Mystic Delight Mid-Autumn Collection offers two luxurious gift box options.
The Mystic Radiance Lantern Box features an LED tea light candle, transforming the box into a stunning lantern. Meanwhile, the Mystic Splendour Premium Box includes a tea canister of Tao’s signature black tea.
Another thing of note is the beautiful lantern designs on the gift boxes that were created by Mohd Khairuddin Bin Che Rani from the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA).
Prices & promos:
| Set | Price |
| Mystic Radiance Lantern Gift Box | RM218 for any four baked mooncakes) RM248 for any four baked or snow skin mooncakes (excluding Musang King Durian Snow Skin & Butterfly Pea Flower Snow Skin) |
| Mystic Splendour Premium Gift Box | RM298 for any four baked or snow skin mooncakes |
| A la carte flavours | Price |
| – Almond & Sweet Potato with Pandan & Salted Mung Bean Baked Mooncake – White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk Baked Mooncake – White Lotus Paste with Nuts Baked Mooncake – Red Bean Paste with Nuts Baked Mooncake |
RM43 |
| – Dragon Fruit Paste with Black Sesame Mochi Baked Mooncake | RM45 |
| – Lemon with Hawthorn Cherry Jelly & Green Tea Paste Snow Skin Mooncake – Red Safflower with Shredded Coconut Paste & Salted Egg Cream Snow Skin Mooncake – Pandan with Single Yolk & Sweet Corn Paste Snow Skin Mooncake – Butterfly Pea Flower with Bird’s Nest & White Lotus Paste Snow Skin Mooncake |
RM47 |
| – Musang King Durian with Oats Snow Skin Mooncake | RM63 |
- Members of IHG One Rewards, Indulge Club, and partner bank cardholders can enjoy 20% off Mystic Delight Mid-Autumn Gift Boxes
Where to buy:
- Lobby, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
- Booth D, Concourse Level, The Exchange TRX
Contact: 03-2782 6000
Duration: Now until September 17, 2024
2. Impiana KLCC Hotel
Impiana KLCC introduced its mooncake collection this year for the first time. This collection features six traditional baked, halal mooncake flavours. They even have some interesting flavours to try out:
- Black Sesame with Yolk
- Toffee Butterscotch
- Luminarie (white lotus paste and salted egg yolk)
- Sakura Shrimp Sambal
- Scarlet Snow (pomegranate omochi, rose petals, and honey filling)
- Matcha Red Bean Omochi
The mooncakes are presented in an elegant, blooming royal blue gift box with a flexible handle, perfect for corporate gifting and personal celebrations. This multifunctional box also doubles as a versatile accessory, ideal for use as a jewellery box.
Prices & promos:
- RM228 for a set of six / RM45 for each mooncake
- There is an early bird discount of 10% until September 17
- Bulk purchase of 20 boxes and above get 15% discount, 50 boxes and above get 20% discount
- Payments made using Maybank or CIMB cards get an exclusive discount of 20%
Where to buy: Contact via email or call (collection at the hotel)
Contact: 017-7653 206 / [email protected]
Duration: N/A
3. ROYCE’ Chocolate Malaysia
The premium Japanese chocolatier ROYCE’ Chocolate has also come up with their own chocolate mooncake for the first time.
This liquor-free mooncake alternative is the ROYCE’ Chocoman “Mid-Autumn Festival”, with a chocolate-infused dough and filled with white bean paste and a soft chocolate cream centre.
For the Mid-Autumn Festival, ROYCE’ Chocolate is also offering some of its decadent chocolate truffles and nama chocolate:
- Petite Truffe “Praline” (liquor-free)
- Petite Truffe “Orange” (contains liquor)
- Petite Truffe “Kirsch” (contains liquor)
- Nama Chocolate “Roasted Sweet Potato” (liquor-free)
Prices & promos:
| A la carte | Price |
| – Petite Truffe “Praline” – Petite Truffe “Orange” – Petite Truffe “Kirsch” |
RM45 |
| – Nama Chocolate “Roasted Sweet Potato” | RM55 |
| – ROYCE’ Chocoman “Mid-Autumn Festival” | RM90 |
Where to buy: ROYCE’ boutiques nationwide and online
Contact: N/A
Duration: September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
4. Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Tech meets tradition this year with Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur introducing what they say to be Malaysia’s first-ever Augmented Reality (AR) mooncake packaging.
They’ve collaborated with a renowned Malaysian artist, Jaee Tee, to offer an immersive and interactive experience for this Mid-Autumn Festival.
You can choose from two different collections: Moonlit Majesty (a dragon animation) and Joyous Blossoms (butterflies and flowers animation), both of which are sure to wow people.
The Moonlit Majesty Collection includes four medium-sized mooncakes in each box. The flavours are:
- Assorted Nuts and Sun-dried Fruits
- Pandan Lotus Paste with Single Yolk
- Tiramisu Lotus Paste with Caramel Lava
- Nyonya Red Bean Paste with Salted Mung Bean Filling
Each pack is individually sealed and presented in a majestic box adorned with AR artwork.
If you prefer something a bit simpler, the Joyous Blossoms collection has four medium-sized mooncakes with classic flavours. The flavours here include:
- White Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk
- Pandan Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk
- Yam Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk
Prices & promos:
| Set | Price |
| Moonlit Majesty Collection | RM298 |
| Joyous Blossoms Collection | RM198 |
- There is an early bird discount of 15% on this year’s Mid-Autumn collection
Where to buy: Online
Contact:
- Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur: 03-2113 1888 / [email protected]
- Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur: 03-2117 2888 / [email protected]
- WhatsApp Jade Pavilion at 010-397 7833 for bulk orders or collections
Duration: Now until September 17, 2024
5. St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is taking its mooncakes to a whole new level this year. They’ve created two luxurious boxes that embody elegance, tradition, and artistry to hold their delicious treats.
The first is the Classic Mooncake Trunk is a tribute to the legendary St. Regis Butler Service, reflecting the hotel’s rich heritage.
Modelled after the essential trunks used by John Jacob Astor, the founder of St. Regis, during his travels in the 1920s, it serves as both a practical storage solution and a symbol of timeless luxury.
This elegant trunk can hold up to eight mooncakes and can be reused to store valuables after the festival. To complement the trunk, there’s a special gift set featuring a premium tea canister adorned with beautiful traditional artwork by Puan Sri Sharon Chua, the wife of St. Regis’ chairman, Tan Sri Chua Ma Yu.
The second option is the Swarovski Super Mooncake Trunk, a luxurious collaboration featuring stunning crystal embellishments. The trunk is embellished with 307 Silk Shimmer crystals and it includes a 6.5″ super mooncake with eight yolks for those who prefer something extra special.
You can even pair the first box with a fancy whisky, The Macallan Rare Cask, or a cute teddy bear, St. Regis Butler Bear, for an extra special gift.
Prices & promos:
| Set | Price |
| Classic Mooncake Trunk – Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk |
RM328 for 4 pieces RM368 for 8 pieces |
| Swarovski Super Mooncake Trunk – 6.5″ Super Mooncake with Eight Yolks |
RM498 |
| Classic Mooncake Trunk (4 pieces) & St. Regis Butler Bear (1 unit) | RM428 |
| Classic Mooncake Trunk (4 pieces) & Premium Da Hong Pao Chinese Tea (1 canister) | RM488 |
| Classic Mooncake Trunk (4 pieces) & The Macallan Rare Cask (1 bottle) | RM3,888 |
| Classic Blue Mooncake Trunk (4 pieces) | RM200 (minimum order of 20 sets) |
| Limited edition Swarovski Blue Mooncake Trunk (4 pieces) | RM280 (minimum order of 20 sets) |
| Individual mooncake | RM45 |
- Payments made using CIMB or Maybank cards get an exclusive 15% discount
Where to buy: Online
Contact: 03-2727 6696 / [email protected]
Duration: Now until September 17, 2024
6. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
To celebrate the Mooncake Festival with a touch of nostalgia and tradition, Lady Yi’s Tea House at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown unveils Lady Yi’s Lunar Treasures Mooncake Collection.
This year’s offerings beautifully blend childhood memories with time-honoured traditions, encapsulated in a stunning gift box designed by a local artist, Alice Chang.
The artwork features phoenixes symbolising rebirth and new beginnings, along with lanterns that evoke memories of Mid-Autumn celebrations with family, particularly Lady Yi’s cherished moments with her grandmother.
The collection includes six mooncake flavours, combining traditional favourites with exciting new additions. The flavours here are:
- Baked Chocolate Mooncake
- Baked Musang King Mooncake
- Lady Yi’s Signature 11 Treasures Tea Mooncake
- White Lotus with Single Egg Yolk
- Red Bean Mooncake
- Green Tea Mooncake
All mooncakes are hand-crafted in a halal kitchen and certified pork-free, making them suitable for everyone.
Guests can visit Lady Yi’s Tea House for a curated pairing of premium Chinese teas, specifically chosen to complement and enhance the flavors of the mooncakes.
Prices & promos:
- The Lunar Treasures Mooncake Collection is available at RM138+ for a selection of four mooncakes, or RM35+ per mooncake
- Club Marriott members and selected bank cardholders can enjoy an additional 10% discount on their orders
Where to buy: Online
Contact: 03-2035 7333 / 012-507 3327 / [email protected]
Duration: N/A
7. Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur
This year, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur introduces The Art of Travel mooncake collection.
Encased in travel-themed packaging that doubles as a chic travel accessory, each mooncake set is designed to inspire discovery and elevate your festive experience.
Whether you’re gifting loved ones or treating yourself, this collection promises to make your Mid-Autumn celebration truly memorable.
Crafted to inspire discovery, the collection features classic baked mooncakes alongside a selection of snow skin treasures, both with and without alcohol.
Each mooncake is encased in a stylish travel carrier, complete with a luggage tag and an elastic strap to secure it to your suitcase. The carrier also includes a plush branded travel pillow, ensuring ultimate comfort on your journeys.
Prices & promos:
| Travel gift sets | Price |
| Four baked classic mooncakes – Mixed nuts – White Lotus with Double Yolk – Lotus Paste with Single Yolk – Red Bean Paste |
RM288 |
| Voyage of Elegance (Snow skin mooncakes without alcohol)
1. La Dolce Vita, Italy 2. Sunshine Citrus, Sri Lanka 3. The Golden Dragon, China 4. Viva Mooncake, Mexico |
RM318 |
| Discover Treasures (Snow skin mooncakes infused with alcohol)
1. La vie en Rose, France 2. The Big Easy, USA 3. Stockholm Springtime, Sweden 4. English Blossoms, England |
RM358 |
| Premium Travel Gift Set – Four snow skin mooncakes infused with alcohol – A bottle of Absolut Vodka |
RM488 |
- Bulk purchases of 30 to 99 boxes get a 20% discount, and 100 boxes and above get a 25% discount
- Marriott Bonvoy, Club Marriott and selected bank cardholders get a 10% discount
Where to buy: Online or through Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur’s social media (Facebook and Instagram)
Contact: 03-2263 7772 / 013-208 9011
Duration: Now until September 22, 2024
8. Sheraton Hotel Petaling Jaya
Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s YUE Blossom Treasures Collection features mooncakes presented in elegant boxes that also double as a chic accessory.
Each set of four mooncakes comes in a sophisticated leatherette box with opulent exterior motifs.
The box features a two-layered compartment with a front pocket, handle, and detachable straps, allowing it to be transformed into a stylish crossbody bag.
The collection offers three captivating designs: Pink Rose, Blue Aster, and Orange Pansy.
This year, Sheraton PJ has three different mooncake varieties—classic baked mooncakes, premium classic baked mooncakes, and artisanal YUE snow skin mooncakes.
Prices & promos:
| Set / A la carte | Price |
| Classic Baked Mooncakes – Pure Lotus Paste – Red Bean Paste – White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk – Pandan Lotus Paste with Single Yolk |
RM148+ per box RM128+ per box (early bird) RM25+ per piece |
| Premium Classic Baked Mooncakes – Black Truffle Lotus Paste with Single Yolk – White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk |
RM168+ per box RM148+ per box (early bird) RM36+ per piece |
| Artisanal YUE Snow Skin Mooncakes – 70% Dark Chocolate – 48% Milk Chocolate – Yuzu Citrus – Strawberry Yoghurt |
RM168+ per box RM148+ per box (early bird ) RM36+ per piece |
| YUE Premium Mooncake Gift Box – Six Premium Classic Baked Mooncakes – A five-piece Chinese tea set – An exclusive tea blend |
RM288+ per box |
- Early bird deals for the YUE Blossom Treasures Collection start from RM128+ per box with limited quantities
- MasterCard and Visa cardholders get up to a 10% discount with a minimum purchase of two mooncake box sets
- Each mooncake box set comes with a complimentary RM100 voucher for selected Food & Beverage venues at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel (terms & conditions apply)
Where to buy: Self-pickup at Sheraton PJ or online
Contact: 017-228 6098 (WhatsApp) / [email protected]
Duration: N/A
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