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August 2019
Mooncake Festival 2019: 40+ Magnificent Mooncake Collections This Mid-autumn
This year’s Mooncake Festival 2019 falls on 13 September, so that means it’s time to stock up on those yummy morsels. From super-extravagant to affordable-yet-presentable, there’s a mooncake – or four – for everyone. This comprehensive list covers both novel creations and traditional favourites for family reunions under the full moon. We’ve also detailed the cutest and most elegant packaging that are perfect as gifts, or for yourself.
Can’t decide? Drop by one of the many mooncake fairs around the island for a sampling before actually making your purchases. You’ll find all the wheres and whens at the end of this post. Happy Mid-autumn Festival, folks!
1. Antoinette
Contemporary Chef Pang Kok Keong of Antoinette presents a charming pastel pink box containing an assortment of mini snowskin mooncakes. It contains two pieces each of Salted Yolk Truffle, Crunchy Chocolate Pearls, Ondeh Ondeh and the new Peach Truffle.
Traditional Antoinette also brings back three traditional baked favourites. These comprise Salted Yolk Hae Bee Hiam, as well as Single Yolk or Double Yolk with low-sugar white lotus paste with melon seeds. Each flavour comes in a stunning rose gold box of four.
How much From $53+ per box
Promotions Early bird discount of 15% till 30 August
Get it at 30 Penhas Road | #01-28 Millenia Walk
2. Aroma Truffle
Contemporary If you love truffles, then you HAVE to get your hands on Aroma Truffle’s inaugural limited-edition mooncakes. The two varieties are Premium Truffle Durian Snowskin Mooncake and Premium Truffle Chocolate Molten Snowskin Mooncake. Only 1000 boxes are available, so hurry!
How much $88 per box
Promotions Use promo code “COLLECT8OFF” to get $8 off for self-collection at selected outlets. Bundle promotions with Aroma Truffle’s popular truffle chips from $98 are also available.
Get it at www.aromatruffle.com | #01-20 Chinatown Point | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | Raffles Xchange (19 Aug – 13 Sep) | Jurong Point (26 Aug – 13 Sep) | Novena Square (2-12 Sep) | Compass One (3-13 Sep)
3. BreadTalk x Hang Heung Cake Shop
Traditional BreadTalk collaborates with Hong Kong’s award-winning heritage brand – Hang Heung Cake Shop – to bring their top-selling mooncakes to Singapore. Housed in a classic gold tin with floral design, varieties include Signature White Lotus Mooncakes with Double Yolk. Also available are Red Bean Paste Mooncake, Mixed Nuts Mooncake, and assorted mooncake sets.
How much From $12 per piece or from $51 per box
Promotions Early bird discount of up to 15% off + exclusive discount vouchers till 1 Sep
Get it at BreadTalk outlets islandwide (13 Aug – 13 Sep)
4. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
Contemporary The Capitol Kempinski Hotel presents Demon Chef Alvin Leung’s debut mooncake range this year. The signature Mini Theatre Combo set features four Mini Caramel Mixed Nuts mooncakes and four Mini Golden Corn mooncakes. Adventurous palates should try the American Fig mooncakes, available in boxes of four, or in the assorted Mixed Baked Mooncake Set.
Traditional Traditionalists will love the White Lotus Seed Paste mooncakes, with Single Yolk and Double Yolk options in boxes of four. They are presented in beautiful floral boxes – see if you can spot the Demon Chef’s signature icon!
How much From $64 per box
Get it at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung & The Capitol Kempinski Hotel (8 Aug – 13 Sep)
(See also: Social Humanoid Robot Sophia at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel)
5. Carlton Hotel Singapore
Contemporary Carlton Hotel Singapore is launching a new Assorted Mini Berrylicious Snowskin Mooncakes made with 20 per cent less sugar. Each box features two each of Blueberry, Cranberry, Raspberry and Strawberry flavours. Durian lovers shouldn’t miss the Mini ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian Snowskin Mooncakes. Or go for Wah Lok’s signature Mini Walnut Moontarts with or without egg yolk.
Traditional A new Assorted Lotus Paste Selection is also on the menu. It contains one each of Wah Lok’s baked mooncakes – Red Lotus Paste with Double Egg Yolk, White Lotus Paste (low sugar), White Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk, and Traditional Mixed Nuts. The mooncakes come in elegant turquoise boxes with lotus flowers hot-stamped in gold.
How much From $69.30 per box
Promotions Receive a $5 dining voucher with every mooncake box purchased and stand a chance to win a one-night stay in Carlton Hotel’s Suite. Selected credit/debit cardholders also enjoy up to 30% off.
Get it at www.signatures.carltonhotel.sg | Carlton Hotel | Carlton City Hotel | Bugis Junction (2-13 Sep) | Junction 8 (2-13 Sep) | Tampines Mall (2-13 Sep)
6. Conrad Centennial Singapore
Contemporary Newly introduced varieties at Conrad Centennial Singapore include Blue Pea Flower Cream Cheese, and Maple Walnut Snowskin mooncakes. Also back by popular demand are Green Tea Snowskin, and Hazelnut Crunch in White Lotus Snowskin mooncakes. The Sweet Potato in Crispy Filo Pastry mooncakes also make their return.
Traditional More new flavours to try feature Traditional Baked Honey Osmanthus, and Red Bean Paste and Orange Peel. Traditional Baked Single or Double Yolk in White Lotus Paste are also available. They come in limited-edition Emerald Green and Burgundy Red ‘jewellery chests’ with a crocodile-patterned finish, and a classic version in Auspicious Red.
How much From $82 per box
Promotions Order online or at The Terrace to enjoy a 20% discount
Get it at www.connoisseur.sg | The Terrace, Conrad Centennial Singapore | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep)
7. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Contemporary A new baked mooncake from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport features White Lotus Paste with Jackfruit for adventurous taste buds. Tea lovers will enjoy the Tea-infused Snowskin Mooncakes. Each box comprises an assortment of Chrysanthemum with Winter Melon Bits, Red Dates with Wolfberries, Earl Grey with Tapioca Pearls, and Matcha with Adzuki Beans.
Traditional Perennial favourites include White Lotus Paste, in Plain, Double or Four Egg Yolk options. There’s also a new Black Sesame Paste with Melon Seeds with Gold Dust. Carry them off in the airport hotel’s limited-edition travel-themed suitcase, back by popular demand, this time in a vibrant plum hue.
How much From $70 per box
Promotions Selected credit cardholders enjoy 25% off
Get it at bit.ly/cp-mooncakes-estore | Lobby Lounge, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport | Parkway Parade (26 Aug – 13 Sep) | AMK Hub (26 Aug – 13 Sep) | Bugis Junction (2-13 Sep) | Tampines Mall (2-13 Sep)
(See also: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport — Stay, Shop, Play! Package is Staycation Perfection (Review))
8. Crystal Jade Group
Traditional Crystal Jade’s repertoire of traditional baked signatures can be found separately or in the Happiness Four. It comprises one each of White Lotus Paste with Melon Seeds, Single Yolk and Double Yolk, as well as the Classic Assorted Nuts and Chicken Ham. The new Eight Mini Treasures showcases two new baked less-sugar varieties – Oolong Pu’er and Black Sesame and Lotus. The mooncakes come in elegant two-tier gift boxes inspired by traditional food carriers used in imperial palaces of yore.
How much From $58+ per box
Promotions Jadeite and selected credit cardholders enjoy up to 15% discount, while the public enjoys 10% discount. Purchase from the e-store with promo code “CJMC10” for additional 10% off till 9 Sep.
Get it at estore.crystaljade.com | All Crystal Jade outlets
9. Din Tai Fung
Traditional For something different, celebrate this mid-autumn with a traditional Taiwanese delicacy. Din Tai Fung Mid-autumn Taiwan Pineapple Cakes are freshly baked in Din Tai Fung’s central kitchen in Taiwan. They are then air-flown to Singapore, packed in a limited-edition Mid-autumn gift box of 10 pieces each. Pair it with the specially curated Aged Puer Tea for the complete experience.
How much From $26.80nett per box
Get it at All Din Tai Fung restaurants (except Manulife Centre)
10. Golden Moments
Contemporary Calling durian, truffle and mooncake connoisseurs—with deep pockets! Make the new Premium Truffle Durian Snowskin Mooncakes from Golden Moments your splurge of the season. Think pure Mao Shan Wang purée, ganache and a layer of fresh Australian Winter Black Truffle. This heavenly combination is encased in a dark chocolate shell covered in four layers of gold foil. At an equally extravagant price of $628, they come with the Golden Moments Branded 24K 999.9 Pure Gold plate, Teapot, Teacups, Fork, Knife and even Tissue Box – all golden to match!
Can’t quite afford the decadence? Console yourself with Golden Moment’s Signature Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncakes sans truffle. Using the same Mao Shan Wang purée within the fine charcoal bamboo snowskin, it’s still satisfaction guaranteed.
How much From $30 per piece or from $98.80 per box
Promotions Purchase bundles of three or five boxes of Signature Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncakes to enjoy up to 20% off
Get it at www.goldenmoments.sg | FairPrice Finest outlets islandwide except Yew Tee MRT (14 Aug – 16 Sep) | Selected CALTEX stations (14 Aug – 16 Sep) | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | VivoCity (15 Aug – 13 Sep) | Century Square (26 Aug – 13 Sep) | NEX (23 Aug – 13 Sep) | Jurong Point (26 Aug – 13 Sep) | Jewel Changi Airport (28 Aug – 11 Sep) | Northpoint City (29 Aug – 13 Sep) | Causeway Point (30 Aug – 13 Sep) | Chinatown Point (30 Aug – 13 Sep) | Novena Square (2-12 Sep) | Junction 8 (2-13 Sep) | Waterway Point (2-13 Sep) | Compass One (3-13 Sep)
11. Goodwood Park Hotel
Contemporary New snowskin mooncakes from Goodwood Park Hotel include the Premium Duo: ‘Mao Shan Wang’ and Black Thorn Durian. Kiwi Dragonfruit Manuka Honey joins returning favourites Mango with Pomelo, Cempedak, and D24 Durian in the Snowskin Combo. Also back is the Blue Pea Flower with White Lotus Seed Paste and Melon Seeds.
Traditional Six time-tested varieties of Traditional Baked Mooncakes return. These comprise White Lotus Seed Paste with Single or Double Yolks, Lotus Seed Paste with Melon Seeds, Double Yolks, or Four Yolks, and Assorted Nuts with Ham. They are presented in elegant yellow boxes embossed with golden peonies.
How much From $36 per box of 2 pieces or from $56 per box of 4 pieces
Promotions Get 15% off online purchases, except Black Thorn Durian
Get it at festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com | The Deli, Goodwood Park Hotel | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | VivoCity (15 Aug – 13 Sep)| NEX (23 Aug – 13 Sep)
12. Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy
Contemporary Four new flavours join the line-up of snowskin mooncakes from Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy. They comprise Banana Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, Sakura, and Green Tea with Melon Seeds. Joining them are returning top-sellers, Durian, and Lychee Martini snowskin mooncakes.
Traditional Look out for Executive Chef Lester Wang’s traditional baked mooncakes with semi-sweet white lotus. Variants include White Lotus with Macadamia Nuts, Single Yolk, and Double Yolk, as well as the White Lotus Mini Mooncake. Also available is the Imperial Assorted Nuts mooncake.
How much From $6.50 per piece or from $49+ per box
Promotions Citibank cardholders enjoy 25% off
Get it at Wave Café, Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant & Lobby, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy
13. Mitzo, Grand Park Orchard
Contemporary Celebrate with Mitzo’s exquisite Mini Snowskin Mooncakes this season. Durian lovers can savour the Creamy Durian variety, while the Salted Egg and Crystal Jade Lotus Paste should please traditionalists. The one with Champagne, Melon Seeds and White Lotus Paste is an indulgent choice, while Honey and Dragon Fruit Paste is a healthier option.
How much From $72 per box
Promotions Park Rewards members and selected credit cardholders get 15% off till 28 Aug, and 10% off till 13 Sep
Get it at Mitzo, Grand Park Orchard
14. Hilton Singapore
Contemporary Headlining this year’s Mini Snowskin Mooncakes from Hilton Singapore are Blueberry Cheesecake, inspired by the hotel’s popular American cheesecake, and Passion Fruit with Mint. Joining them are last year’s sellout choices, Lychee Chocolate Truffle, and Dark Chocolate with Crunchy Pearl. They are available separately in boxes of eight, or in an assortment of two each.
Traditional The golden baked mooncake collection begins with Plain White Lotus, with Single or Double Yolks. Other choices include Traditional Mixed Nuts, Citrus Peel Apricot White Lotus, and the bestselling Purple Sweet Potato with Walnut. The mooncakes are presented in vibrant four-tier tiffin-style carrier or limited-edition designer handbag packaging in two colours with chinoiserie detailing.
How much From $62 per box
Promotions Citibank cardholders enjoy 15% off
Get it at D9 Cakery, Hilton Singapore
15. Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Contemporary Taking centrestage at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is Xin Cuisine’s new White Lotus Seed Paste with Singapore Sling Praline. For a therapeutic blend, try White Lotus Seed Paste with Rosemary Honey Praline. Other snowskin flavours include Peranakan Durian, Passion Fruit Paste with Plum, Pandan White Lotus Seed Paste with Champagne Praline, and Green Tea Paste with Baileys Irish Cream Praline.
Traditional Of course, Xin’s signature Mini Egg Custard with Yolk, and Teochew Yam Paste with Single Egg Yolk are must-haves. Traditional Baked Mooncakes include Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste, with Plain, Single or Double Yolk options, and Assorted Nuts. Choose from the mystical blue MOON box or exquisite red CLASSIC boxes.
How much From $66 per box
Promotions Discounts of up to 35% off apply
Get it at singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/eshop
16. Hong Kong Mei Xin (HKMX)
Contemporary Enjoy Lava Custard mooncakes in Marvel Mini Heroes Avengers Endgame and Iron Man 3D collectible tins that light up! They will be sold as a pair exclusively at HKMX booths from 10.30am on two launch dates, while stocks last. Mark your calendars for 21 Aug (Raffles Xchange, Takashimaya Square and VivoCity) and 3 Sep (Bugis Junction, Causeway Point, Compass One, NEX, Tampines Mall and Westgate). Also available is a Disney Princess Musical Box, complete with carousel that rotates to “A Whole New World” from Aladdin. Each holds four Creamy Custard mooncakes.
Traditional Collectibles aside is a wide range of classics that HKMX is known for. These include White Lotus Seed with One to Six Egg Yolks, Classic Mixed Nuts Mooncake, Oriental Pearl Mooncake and more. Mini Snowy Mooncakes feature Musang King Durian, Cocoa Indulgence, Bird’s Nest, just to name a few.
How much From $12.80 per box of 2 pieces or from $38 per box of 4 pieces
Promotions Save up to 15% on selected top-selling HKMX mooncakes via TroopBuy
Get it at www.hkmxproducts.sg | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | VivoCity (15 Aug – 13 Sep) | Raffles Xchange (19 Aug – 13 Sep) | NEX (23 Aug – 13 Sep) | Causeway Point (30 Aug – 13 Sep) | Bugis Junction (2-13 Sep) | Tampines Mall (2-13 Sep) | Westgate (2-13 Sep) | Compass One (3-13 Sep)
(See also: September School Holidays 2019: 26 Fun Events and Activities to Keep your Little Ones Busy)
17. Janice Wong Singapore
Contemporary This mid-autumn, experience a delightful modern taste of Japan through Janice Wong’s limited-edition Mooncake Box Set. It contains nine specially curated snowskin mooncakes featuring one-of-a-kind flavours, each embodying signature flavour profiles of nine prefectures in Japan. These range from Kinako (roasted soy flour) from Hokkaido to Ume from Wakayama, and Chestnut from Kumamoto.
How much $65 per box
Get it at www.janicewong.online
18. JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
Contemporary In an inspired collaboration with Madame Fan, JW Marriott Singapore South Beach presents the Signature Tian Mi Mi, a well-loved cocktail from Madame Fan Bar encapsulated in a mooncake. Other snowskin creations feature Mao Shan Wang, Osmanthus, and Chendol. The Baked Blueberry mooncake is a fresh novelty sure to transport you back to your childhood.
Traditional Another new baked offering is the cinnamon-tinged Premium Mixed Nuts mooncake, while evergreen classics include the Double Yolk Lotus Paste and returning Signature Pu’er Tea with Chia Seeds. Pick from two elegant custom-styled boxes in either Gold and Jade, or Coral and Marble. A limited-edition Madame Fan Mooncake Box opens like a jewellery box, with a bottle of Louis Roederer champagne nestled within.
How much From $72 per box
Promotions Marriott Bonvoy members and selected credit cardholders enjoy up to 15% discount.
Get it at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach’s Festive Counter (next to Beach Road Kitchen) | Madame Fan, Level 2, The NCO Club
19. Kam’s Roast
Traditional Michelin-star restaurant Kam’s Roast launches Singapore’s first-ever roast duck mooncake made with its signature roast duck delight. The Assorted Nuts with Roast Duck Mooncake marries the earthy flavour of assorted nuts with the savoury roast duck. Pair it with the Red Bean Orange Peel Mooncake which boasts silky smooth red bean paste generously layered with 23-year aged premium orange peel.
How much $68+ per box
Promotions 25% off purchases at any Kam’s Roast outlets till 31 Aug
Get it at #01-04/05/06/07 Pacific Plaza | #02-210 Jewel Changi Airport
20. Cherry Garden, Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Contemporary Mandarin Oriental Singapore unveils the Mother of Dragons mini snowskin mooncake, featuring candied dragon fruit and MO Bar’s signature ‘Mother of Dragons’ cocktail essence. Others in the mini snowskin range include Lychee Martini with Chocolate Truffle, Custard Paste with Rose Petals and Chestnut, and Osmanthus and Walnut.
Traditional A new addition to the traditional line-up is Mixed Nuts with Dried Tangerine. Health conscious folk can savour the classic Low Sugar Silver Lotus Paste with single or double yolk. And do try Pandan with Red Bean and Melon Seed, a tribute to Singapore’s national cake. The delicacies are housed in a pastel blue chest with flowers and birds reflecting the splendour of Cherry Garden’s interiors.
How much From $40+ per box of 2 pieces and from $76+ per box of 4 pieces
Get it at Mandarin Oriental Singapore | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | VivoCity (15 Aug – 13 Sep) | Raffles Xchange (19 Aug – 13 Sep) | NEX (23 Aug – 13 Sep)
21. Marina Bay Sands
Contemporary Three new mini snowskin mooncake flavours join Marina Bay Sands’ house signature Salted Caramel Mooncake. Strawberry Lychee, and Honey Fig Passion feature low-sugar green bean paste. The third is Coffee Avocado Mooncake with its coffee-infused chocolate ‘yolk’.
Traditional New baked creations include the Yuzu White Lotus, Brown Sugar Chinese Longan, and Red Bean Mooncake that combines mashed red beans with smooth lotus paste. The well-loved Double Yolk White Lotus Mooncake also returns. The mooncakes are cradled in a lantern-inspired celeste blue packaging with a brown leather strap. The box opens to reveal Chang’e soaring across a moonlit sky, accompanied by Chinese folk melodies.
How much $80 per box
Promotions Sands Rewards LifeStyle members enjoy 20% discount
Get it at www.marinabaysands.com/mooncake | Mooncake booths at Tower 3 Lobby, Marina Bay Sands Hotel & South Promenade Bay Level (in front of Black Tap), The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (13 Aug – 13 Sep)
22. Peach Blossoms, Marina Mandarin Singapore
Contemporary Peach Blossoms introduces the new Caramel Lotus Paste with Sea Salt and Macadamia Nuts Baked Mooncake. The signature Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Melon Seeds and Gold Dust also comes in a smaller version with egg yolk this year.
Traditional The classic White Lotus Paste comes in options with Macadamia Nuts, Double or Single Yolk. The latter is also available in mini size this year. Exuding understated elegance, the ruby red two-tiered box features a top flap with magnetic clasps and a bottom drawer.
How much From $39.80 per box of 2 pieces and from $64.80 per box of 4 pieces
Promotions Selected credit cardholders enjoy 25% off till 29 Aug, and 15% from 30 Aug – 13 Sep
Get it at Café Mocha (Level 1) or Peach Blossoms (Level 5), Marina Mandarin Singapore
23. Old Seng Choong
Contemporary Homegrown heritage brand Old Seng Choong presents two new treats in the snowskin mooncake series. Pandan with Gula Melaka, and Yam with Pumpkin, put a spin on local nostalgic flavours. Back by popular demand are Rum and Raisin with Dark Chocolate Pearl, Yuzu Martini, and Mao Shan Wang Durian varieties.
Traditional Headlining the baked range is the new Red Lotus Paste with Bakwa. Other returning classics include White Lotus Paste with Pumpkin Seeds, White Lotus Paste Yolk Blend, Black Sesame with Yolk Blend and Melon Seeds, and Wu Ren with Bakwa. Perfect for gifting is the Premium version of the Four Heavenly Kings. It houses four favourites in an elegant tiffany blue faux leather tiered case, complete with two canisters of tea.
How much From $60.80 per box
Promotions Discounts of up to 20% apply, with DBS/POSB cardholders enjoying an additional 5% off
Get it at www.oldsengchoong.com | #01-48 Clarke Quay Central | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep)
24. Hua Ting Restaurant, Orchard Hotel Singapore
Contemporary Mark the full moon with Master Chef Lap Fai’s refreshing new snowskin creation, Hawthorn with Melon Seeds. Complementing this is the Mini Salted Egg Yolk Custard. Boozy favourites Blueberry with Vintage Hua Diao Wine, and White Lotus Paste with Champagne Ganache, also return.
Traditional Hua Ting also perfects time-honoured favourites, White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts, with Single and Double Yolk options. Seeds of Harmony, and Red Bean Paste with Melon Seeds complete the range. The dainty delicacies are encased in chinoiserie gift boxes sporting a contemporary turquoise hue.
How much From $70+ per box
Get it at Orchard Hotel Lobby Kiosk
25. Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore
Contemporary Hai Tien Lo has whipped up four new snowskin mooncake flavours, starting with chocolate lovers’ dream, Gianduja and Yuzu. The aromatic Earl Grey and Cherry, refreshing Coconut and Pineapple, and tangy Passionfruit and Mango, will please connoisseurs. Crowd favourite Mao Shan Wang Durian completes the snowskin line-up. In collaboration with Pathlight School’s Artist Development Programme, two gifted alumni artists, Selena Seow and Nurul Amirah Binte Zain are behind the artwork on the stunning limited-edition gift box.
Traditional Noteworthy baked mooncakes include the signature White Lotus Seed Paste with Single and Double Yolk options. Healthier alternatives include the new Low-sugar Jade Paste with Melon Seeds, and Low-sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts. Popular Charcoal Black Sesame with Melon Seeds, and Assorted Nuts with Chicken Ham make a comeback as well.
How much From $68.80 per box ($1 for every mooncake box and $10 for every matching limited-edition tote bag sold will be donated to Autism Resource Centre.)
Promotions Up to 20% discounts apply till 14 Sep
Get it at www.pacificmarketplace.com.sg | Mooncake booth at level 1, Pan Pacific Singapore
26. The Pine Garden
Contemporary Heritage bakery The Pine Garden rolls out a new range of mooncakes featuring popular Japan produce. Red Bean Hokkaido Milk comes in both Snowskin and Baked variants. The ancient Japanese staple, chestnuts, are also showcased in Baked Kuri Chestnut with Brown Sugar Mochi. Other snowskin flavours include Osmanthus Oolong Tangerine, Mao Shan Wang Durian Paste, and Lychee Martini White Lotus Paste.
Traditional Baked classics include Pu-Er Tea mooncake, alongside mainstays White Lotus Paste with Single and Double Yolk options. Also available are Green Bean Paste, Assorted Nuts, Golden Ham, and Crispy Skin Yam Paste, with Single Yolk option.
How much From $9.60 per piece
Get it at www.pgcake.com | 529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, #01-2369 | #01-13 AMK Hub | #B1-39 Compass One | #B2-01 Northpoint City | #B1-33 Century Square
27. Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant
Contemporary Meticulously handcrafted by Hong Kong Master Chef Chan Sung Og is Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant’s snowskin range. It features Mao Shan Wang Durian, Green Tea, Custard with Pine Nut, Black Sesame with Melon Seed, and Orange Lotus with Macadamia Nut. This year’s selection is housed in a pastel pink and blue box.
Traditional But atop Singapore’s only grain silo is a well-kept secret: Prima Tower’s Crispy Yam Paste with Single Yolk mooncakes. The medley of sweet yam paste and salted egg yolk fill the crispy multi-layered crust to perfection. Also available is the Pure White Lotus range, with Single and Double Yolk options, as well as Assorted Nuts mooncakes.
How much From $44.80+ per box
Promotions Enjoy 10% off up to 10 boxes, and 20% off for 11 boxes or more
Get it at 201 Keppel Road
28. PUTIEN
Traditional Carrying on an annual tradition, PUTIEN’s Madam Leng Handmade Mooncakes need little introduction. Both the Yam and Purple Sweet Potato varieties are low-sugar, smooth in texture, wrapped in layers of flaky crust. You also have the option Single Yolk option for a savoury balance. They are presented in a refreshed turquoise packaging, and also available for dine-in.
How much From $14 per piece, from $28 per box of 2 pieces or from $52 per box of 4 pieces
Promotions PUTIEN members and OCBC cardholders enjoy 10% off box purchases, and dine-in discount of 10% applies
Get it at PUTIEN outlets islandwide
29. Feng Shui Inn, Resorts World Sentosa
Contemporary The trending salted egg yolk lava mooncakes get a delicious new interpretation at Resorts World Sentosa. Executive Chef Li Kwok Kwong of Feng Shui Inn creates the all-new Crispy White Lotus Custard Milk Mini Mooncake. It boasts a crisp buttery crust sprinkled with roasted white sesame seeds, encasing a rich molten core that oozes a combination of salted egg yolk, low-sugar white lotus paste and milky custard.
Traditional Also available is a selection of traditional baked mooncakes. These include Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Single and Double Yolk options, ‘Ng Yan’ Assorted Nuts, and Black Sesame with Cashew Nuts.
How much From $57 per box
Promotions RWS Invites Members enjoy 15% discount and earn 5% rebates
Get it at www.rwsentosa.com/mooncakes2019 | Feng Shui Inn, Level G2 Crockfords Tower, Resorts World Sentosa
30. Shang Social
Traditional The Shang Social Four Treasures Collection features classics in an exquisite crimson silk box resembling an imperial jewellery box. Within are a piece each of Reduced Sugar Plain White Lotus Paste, with Single and Double Egg Yolk, and Black Sesame with Taro and Cashew Nuts. Every purchase comes with a complimentary miniature Shang Social all-time favourite tea blend, the Glutinous Pu Erh Tea. Each flavour is also available separately in boxes of four.
How much From $74 per box
Promotions DBS and UOB cardholders enjoy 15% off the Four Treasures Collection
Get it at #01-219 to 222, Jewel Changi Airport
(See also: Jewel Changi Airport: Canopy Park & Changi Experience Studio)
31. Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Contemporary New snowskin indulgences from Shang Palace showcase our beloved breakfast spread Kaya, and the refreshing Yuzu Sake. Made with reduced-sugar white lotus paste and assorted nuts, each hides a white chocolate truffle ‘moon’ within. The Mini Baked Custard with Bird’s Nest also makes a grand comeback as Shang Palace’s Signature Limited Edition. The mooncakes are presented in charming baby blue or crimson floral metal cases.
Traditional For the rich flavour of tradition, opt for perennial favourite with the Shang Palace Four Treasures. It features the Reduced Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste in Plain, Single and Double Yolk variations. Mixed Nuts with Chicken Ham completes the quintessential foursome. Each is also available in boxes of four, as is the Reduced Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Four Yolks, and the new Black Sesame with Taro.
How much From $19 per piece or from $74 per box
Get it at Shang Palace (dine-in available) | Lobby mooncake counter, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | VivoCity (15 Aug – 13 Sep) | Suntec City (20 Aug – 13 Sep) | NEX (23 Aug – 13 Sep) | Parkway Parade (26 Aug – 13 Sep)
32. Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, Sheraton Towers Singapore
Contemporary The culinary team at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant has created the new Mini Snowskin Chia Seed Dark Chocolate. It joins the all-time favourite mini snowskin collection featuring Champagne, Lychee Martini, and Sea Salt Truffle Dark Chocolate.
Traditional The new Super Seeds Mixed Nuts mooncake packs a nutritional punch with ingredients from chia seeds to goji berry. Other quintessential mooncakes include White Lotus Seed Paste, with Single and Double Egg Yolk options. They are presented in a meaningful box created in collaboration with The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. There’s even an augmented reality element!
How much From $68 per box
Promotions A 15% discount for selected credit cardholders applies
Get it at www.shopatsheraton.oddle.me | Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant | Hotel lobby, Sheraton Towers Singapore | Full of Luck Restaurant @ Holland Village | Raffles Xchange (19 Aug – 13 Sep) | Jewel Changi Airport (28 Aug – 11 Sep) | Causeway Point (30 Aug – 13 Sep) | Junction 8 (2-13 Sep)
33. Si Chuan Dou Hua
Traditional The Red Bean Paste with Preserved Orange Peel Mooncake is new to Si Chuan Dou Hua’s mooncake selection. Fragrant pieces of orange peel complements the moderately sweet red bean paste filling. More low-sugar confections include the classic White Lotus Seed Paste with Single and Double Yolks. Also back this year is the onyx black Charcoal White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Macadamia Nuts. The mooncakes come encased in a chic baby blue drawer-style box with peacock prints.
How much From $58+ per box
Promotions 15% discount applies to selected credit cardholders
Get it at TOP of UOB Plaza, Level 60 UOB Plaza 1 | #01-99 Our Tampines Hub | PARKROYAL on Beach Road | PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
34. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Contemporary Making its debut is the gold-dusted Red Date Baked Mooncakes with Pistachio, Jambon de Bayonne, Sesame and Salted Egg. It comes with a bottle of Chateau Rieussec Cru Classé Sauternes in a limited-edition gold satin chest. Another variety is the White Lotus Seed Paste Baked Mooncakes with Jambon de Bayonne, Lavender and Pistachio. New to the snowskin collection are Raspberry Yoghurt with Rosemary Honey Praline, Mocha with Rose Liquor Praline, and Coconut with Champagne Praline.
Traditional Perennial favourites include White Lotus Seed Paste with Single or Double Yolk, and Macadamia Nuts. Also returning is Chicken Bak Kwa with Assorted Nuts. This year’s mooncakes are presented in a chic, Oriental two-tier cabinet with intricate floral and sparrow motifs.
How much From $70 per box
Promotions TANGS, Club Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy and selected credit cardholders enjoy up to 30% discounts
Get it at www.singaporemarriott.com/mooncakes | Forecourt Stall, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | VivoCity (15 Aug – 13 Sep) | NEX (23 Aug – 13 Sep) | Jurong Point (26 Aug – 13 Sep) | Northpoint City (29 Aug – 13 Sep) | Bugis Junction (2-13 Sep) | Junction 8 (2-13 Sep) | Lot One (2-13 Sep) | Tampines Mall (2-13 Sep) | Westgate (2-13 Sep)
35. Swensen’s
Contemporary New to Swensen’s ice cream mooncake collection is the adorable Mickey Go Local series. There are four delicious flavours: Sticky Chewy Chocolate, Cookies ‘N’ Cream, and the new Bandung and Kaya. Topped with a white chocolate Mickey Mouse layer, they are presented in a limited-edition cooler bag. Also available is the Flavours of Home collection featuring six local flavours. They comprise Bandung, and Kaya, as well as Yummy Yam, Durian Supreme, Sedap Chempedak and Sticky Chewy Chocolate.
How much From $42.80 per box
Promotions Swensen’s Cool Rewards and selected credit cardholders enjoy up to 20% discount till 31 August and up to 15% till 13 September
Get it at www.swensens.com.sg | Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s outlets islandwide (dine-in available)
36. Jade Restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Contemporary The Fullerton Hotels Singapore present two new inspired local flavours: Ondeh Ondeh and Bandung snowskin mooncakes. Rounding up the trio of snowskin mooncakes is the all-time signature crowd pleaser, Pandan with Gula Melaka. Also back by popular demand is The Fullerton Golden Custard Mini Mooncakes.
Traditional Another new addition to the collection is the Mixed Nuts with Dried Apricot Baked Mooncake. Returning perennial favourites include White Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk Snowskin Mooncakes. Baked classics include the low-sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia, Single or Double Yolk options. They are packed in auspicious red and elegant turquoise gift boxes adorned with ornamental jade and Oriental motifs.
How much From $61 per box
Get it at shop.fullertonhotels.com | The Fullerton Cake Boutique, Lobby level, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
37. The Marmalade Pantry
Contemporary Homegrown bistro The Marmalade Pantry launches a collection of baked delights. For modern flavours, bite into Jade Paste with Cempedak Mooncake, or Charcoal Baked Mooncake with Black Sesame and Melon Seeds.
Traditional For a more classic treat, enjoy Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste, and Macadamia Nuts with White Lotus Paste. They are available in two gift set sets: The Marmalade Mix comprising one of each flavour, and The Classic Collection with four Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste. Carry them off in a limited-edition ruby red bag in PU leather lined with luxurious red suede.
How much From $64 per box
Promotions MasterCard holders enjoy 15% off purchases
Get it at order.themarmaladepantry.com.sg | #04-11A ION Orchard | #01-01 Oasia Hotel Downtown | #01-02/04 Oasia Hotel Novena | #01-02 SBF Centre
38. Yan Ting, The St Regis Singapore
Contemporary Debuting at Yan Ting are three new snowskin mooncakes. There’s the jade-marbled Chendol Paste with Melon Seeds, and purple-hued Taro Paste with Salted Egg Yolk Truffle and Almond Flakes. Fans of bubble tea will love the third, Royal Milk Tea Paste with Oolong Tea Truffle, wrapped in yellow snowskin. Returning crowd-pleasers are the Black Sesame Paste with Salted Peanut Truffle, and Pure Mao Shan Wang Durian snowskin mooncakes.
Traditional Classic mainstays include White Lotus Paste with Single, Double or Four Yolks, and White Lotus Paste with Assorted Nuts and Yunnan Ham. The Reduced Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts makes for a guilt-free indulgence. These delights are cradled in traditional packaging or the premium pastel pink or blue glass boxes. Gift sets are accompanied by an elegant teapot set and premium-grade Pu-Erh tea.
How much From $75+ per box
Promotions Selected credit cardholders enjoy 15% discounts
Get it at www.yantingrestaurant.com/midautumn2019 | Yan Ting (Level 1U) and La Pâtisserie (Lobby level), The St Regis Singapore
39. Thye Moh Chan
Contemporary Singapore’s heritage Teochew baked pastries brand, Thye Moh Chan, brings its handcrafted flaky mooncakes to the table. In a modern twist, honey, yuzu peel and condensed milk are incorporated into the signature sweet mung bean filling. The result is the new limited-edition Milky Yuzu mooncake. Also returning is last year’s popular Mao Shan Wang Durian version.
Traditional Time-tested favourites include Yam with Salted Egg Yolk, Salty Tau Sar with Salted Egg Yolk, and Sweet Tau Sar with Melon Seeds. Yuan Yang with Salted Egg Yolk, Teochew Double Delight, and the ultra-traditional oversized Teochew Mooncake are also available. The gift boxes come in Light Turquoise, Orange or Lilac, and feature peony motifs.
How much From $33.80 per box
Promotions Get $3 off each box of four with a minimum purchase of two boxes till 29 August. Each box also comes with complimentary $4 return vouchers.
Get it at #01-45 Chinatown Point | #B1-12 Paragon Shopping Centre | #B2-231 Jewel Changi Airport | Level 1, BreadTalk IHQ
40. Tim Ho Wan
Contemporary Tim Ho Wan’s signature mooncake trio set is back to delight families this mid-autumn. The trio comprises Low Sugar Pandan and Lotus Seed, Black Sesame and Melon Seed, and Single Yolk Low Sugar White Lotus Paste. The three characters in the brand’s name are inscribed on the three mooncakes, representing well-wishes ideal for gifting loved ones.
How much $25 per box
Get it at Tim Ho Wan outlets islandwide (till 12 Sep)
41. TungLok
Contemporary TungLok is the first in Singapore to use Allulose, a naturally occurring low-calorie sugar. This features in the galaxy of mooncake varieties and gift sets it rolls out this season. A limited-edition glow-in-the-dark box depicting mythical rabbits contains 16 Bite-sized gems boasting flavours from Pineapple to Green Tea Lotus. Other mini snowskin mooncakes include Brown Sugar Mochi with Red Bean or Black Sesame and Peanut, and Durian with Chestnut.
Traditional Double Yolk White Lotus feature in a limited-edition wooden Treasure Box. Alternatively, pair a couple with the Double Yolk Red Lotus in a matte red chest of drawers for the Perfect Duo. White Lotus, Red Lotus, and Pandan Lotus with Pistachios – all with single egg yolk, and Mixed Nuts fill the Four Seasons purple chest of drawers. More assorted gift boxes are also available.
How much From $56+ per box
Promotions MostValuedGuest and tunglokfirst members, and selected credit cardholders, enjoy 15% off 2-10 boxes
Get it at TungLok Group of Restaurants | Takashimaya Square (8 Aug – 13 Sep) | Jewel Changi Airport (28 Aug – 11 Sep) | FairPrice Express & Cheers at Esso stations and selected Cheers stores
42. Yàn
Contemporary New to the line-up at Yàn is the Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncakes. Containing luscious durian pulp encased within yellow snowskin, its form echoes the full moon. The mooncakes are presented in elegant two-tiered fuchsia chests that double up as jewellery boxes.
Traditional Time-honoured classics include White Lotus Paste Mooncakes with Macadamia Nuts, Single and Double Yolk options. Also available are Thousand Layer Yam Mooncakes with Single Yolk option. They also come in two Assorted Mooncakes sets of your preferred flavour combinations.
How much From $64 per box
Get it at www.yan.com.sg/mooncakes | #05-01 National Gallery Singapore
(See also: Singapore Night Festival 2019: Highlights You Don’t Wanna Miss)
Mooncake Fairs in Singapore during Mooncake Festival 2019
Of course, the above is just a small taste of all the mooncakes out there. So as promised, here’s a list of where you can go to browse all the mooncakes this year:
- AMK Hub (Basement 2 Atrium) | 26 Aug – 13 Sep
- Bugis Junction (Level 1 Hylam Street) | 2-13 Sep
- Causeway Point (Level 1 Atrium) | 30 Aug – 13 Sep
- Century Square (Atrium) | 26 Aug – 13 Sep
- Chinatown Point | 30 Aug – 13 Sep
- Compass One (Level 1 Atrium) | 3-13 Sep
- Jewel Changi Airport (Level 2) | 28 Aug – 11 Sep
- Junction 8 (Level 2 Atrium) | 2-13 Sep
- Jurong Point (Level 1 Atrium) | 26 Aug – 13 Sep
- Lot One (Level 1 Atrium) | 2-13 Sep
- NEX (Level 1 Atrium) | 23 Aug – 13 Sep
- Northpoint City | 29 Aug – 13 Sep
- Novena Square (Level 1 Atrium) | 2-12 Sep
- Parkway Parade (Basement Atrium) | 26 Aug – 13 Sep
- Raffles Xchange (Raffles Place MRT) | 19 Aug – 13 Sep (weekdays only)
- Suntec City (Level 1 East Atrium) | 20 Aug – 13 Sep
- Takashimaya Square (Basement 2 Atrium) | 8 Aug – 13 Sep
- Tampines Mall (Level 1 Atrium) | 2-13 Sep
- VivoCity (Level 1 Central Court) | 15 Aug – 13 Sep
- Waterway Point | 2-13 Sep
- Westgate (Level 1 Atrium) | 2-13 Sep
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