The Most Luxurious Mooncake for Mid-Autumn 2023
Early-Bird Mooncake Deals for Mid-Autumn FestivalThe Peninsula Boutique
This year, The Peninsula Boutique will offer its iconic Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes ($248 for four) as well as a selection of Assorted Mini Mooncakes ($478 for eight), which contain traditional white lotus seed paste and mini egg custard flavours. For chocolate lovers, the hotel will debut its legendary egg custard mooncakes with luscious chocolate and toffee.
In addition to mooncakes, a selection of ten different Mid-Autumn gift boxes such as the Deluxe Mid-Autumn Hamper ($2,488) and the Supreme Mid-Autumn Hamper ($3,988) are on offer, each packed with delectable mooncakes and special treats. For more information or to place orders, visit the online boutique.
The Peninsula Boutique & Café, The Peninsula Arcade, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 2696 6969, enquiry.pml@peninsula.com, peninsulaboutique.com
The Mandarin Cake Shop
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong celebrates Mid-Autumn with a selection of traditional and contemporary mooncakes and gift hampers.
Using the finest ingredients, The Mandarin Cake Shop offers traditional flavours such as Golden or White lotus with Two Yolks and Mini Egg Custard ($498 for four; $438 for six mini pieces). Meanwhile, specialty flavours include Chocolate Lava, Egg Custard and Red Bean Paste with Dried Tangerine Peel, priced at $468.
A series of Mandarin gift hampers include the Mandarin Deluxe Mooncake 1-tier Hamper with Ruinart “R” de Ruinart Brut NV Champagne, Mini White Lotus Mooncake with Yolk, Oolong Tea, Conpoy, Dried Mushrooms, Candied Ginger Chocolate, Chocolate Coated Nuts and Mandarin Oriental Homemade X.O. Sauce ($3,588).
Available for orders from now until October 3.
The Mandarin Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 2825 4008, mandarinoriental.com
Fortnum & Mason
Indulge in the ultimate Fortnum & Mason mooncakes infused with custard and flavours from two of the iconic brand’s most famous tea blends. The bergamot-laced Earl Grey Classic adds a hint of zest, while the robust, malty Royal Blend provides a rich and full-bodied flavour. These mooncakes are expertly paired with Fortnum & Mason tea in the Mooncake & Tea Pairing Gift Box ($678).
Fortnum’s also offers a range of Mid-Autumn gifts, including buttery biscuits, fine wine, a selection of tea, and an array of sweet treats that can be combined to create a unique hamper. Available at K11 Musea Flagship Store & Lane Crawford kiosks.
Fortnum & Mason, Shop 022, G/F, K11 Atelier, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 181fortnums.com.hk
The Mooncake Bento by LMO
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is offering two distinctive mooncake gifting ideas for the upcoming festival including a double-decker Mooncake Bento featuring six silky-smooth mini egg custard mooncakes ($458), crafted following the Mandarin Oriental’s signature recipe. Guests can recycle and repurpose the multi-functional microwavable bento and functional food containers for daily use or return the full set to the hotel by the end of October to enjoy a complimentary glass of the Sommelier’s selected Champagne, White or Red Wine at Amber, SOMM or MO Bar. The Mooncake Bento is available to purchase online until September 29 or in person at Amber, MO Bar or The Oriental Spa. Pick up between 21 August to 29 September. Enjoy up to 15% off before July 31.
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, 2132 0188, mandarinoriental.com
The House Collective Mooncake Box Set
The House Collective Mooncake Box Sets feature eight mini mooncakes in four modern and classic flavours; Maltitol Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Yolk, Vegan Mooncake with Nuts and Figs, Earl Grey Tea Custard Mooncake and Coffee and Salted Caramel Custard Mooncake. Created in partnership with design firm EDITECTURE, each box features a miniature door handle upcycled from 2,500 plastic bottles. Opening the box reveals the mooncakes and treasure inside – art pieces iconic to each House.
The Upper House Mooncake Box Set costs $498, and The House Collective Mooncake Box Set, featuring four one-of-a-kind designs that reflect each House’s unique look and feel, is priced at $1,688. 10% of the profits from mooncake sales will be donated to a local homeless charity. Collection from August 21 – September 29.
The Upper House, Level 6, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 3968 1000, shop@thehousecollective.com
Mott 32 Hong Kong
This year, chefs at luxury Chinese restaurant Mott 32 Hong Kong have created a collection of mooncakes inspired by some of their signature dishes. The Mott 32 Mooncake Gift Box ($488 for four) features four flavours; Matcha Forest, inspired by Mott 32’s signature dessert; tropical Mango Coconut, floral Chrysanthemum-Red Date and Yuzu-Umeshu, which takes its inspiration from one of Mott 32’s signature cocktails. Mooncakes are presented in a premium blue and gold box in a matching carrier bag. Available to pre-order until September 10—self-pick-up from September 18 to 27.
Mott 32, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, 2885 8688, mott32.com
Regent Hong Kong
Marking the first Mid-Autumn Festival since the return of reimagined Regent Hong Kong, the hotel is celebrating with mooncakes in bespoke Regent and Lai Ching Heen gift boxes.
Celebrating a rich legacy with two MICHELIN Stars and Black Pearl Diamonds, Lai Ching Heen brings back its beloved Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes ($688 for six pieces), homemade by the culinary team of Executive Chef Lau Yiu Fai and Head Chef Cheng Man Sang with a heritage recipe they have perfected over decades and presented in a jade jewellery chest.
Available from The Lobby Lounge, Regent Mini Assorted Flavour Mooncakes ($428 for eight pieces) feature four flavours; White Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel, Green Tea Custard and Earl Grey Tea Custard.
Crafted in limited quantities, both mooncake boxes are now available for pre-order with discounts for ten boxes or more.
Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road Regent, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721 1211, hongkong.regenthotels.com
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong is offering a selection of mooncakes for Mid-Autumn, including Mini White Lotus Seed Paste and Salted Egg Yolk Mooncakes, Mini Pandan Paste and Salted Egg Yolk Mooncakes and Mini Musang King Durian Mooncakes.
The iconic Mini White Lotus Seed Paste and Salted Egg Yolk Mooncakes are filled with whole glistening buttery salted egg yolk and velvety-smooth white lotus seed purée encased in golden-baked crust. For durian lovers, the unconventional Mini Musang King Durian Mooncakes are available in a limited quantity of 500 boxes. The mooncakes are priced from $418 per box with a 20% discount via the e-shop until September 23 and a further discount for purchasing five boxes or more.
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2802 8833, marriott.com
Nam Fong at Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport
Contemporary Cantonese restaurant Nam Fong at Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport debuts three premium mooncake gift sets this year.
The Mini White Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk Mooncake Gift Box (six pieces) retains traditional and contemporary flavours, as does the Mini Lava Egg Custard Mooncake Gift Box (six pieces). In addition, Nam Fong introduces a Deluxe Mini Mooncake Assortment Gift Set featuring classic and modern flavours of the delicate mooncakes (four pieces) with Premium Chinese Loose Leaf Tea. The sets are priced at $388 per box via the hotel’s eShop.
Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport, Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Road, Pok Fu Lam, 2980 7788, lemeridienhkshop.com
agnès b. CAFÉ
agnès b. CAFÉ debuts its Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 Mooncake Gift Boxes highlighting the classic Egg Custard and Chocolate Custard Mooncakes and a Yoghurt Custard with Strawberry Mooncake. Mooncakes are priced from $360 for four and presented in a gorgeous orange gift box dotted with shimmering stars. Complementing the gift box is a starlight projector torch; turn the cap to reveal the brand’s signature patterns. A 12% early bird discount is available for select payment cards and methods before September 3. agnès b. has also created Mid-Autumn hampers including the Full Moon Blessing ($2,880) which includes a huge selection of champagne, tea, biscuits and chocolates.
agnès b., locations across Hong Kong including Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, @agnesb_cafefleuriste
Hong Kong Cuisine 1983
Breaking away from Cantonese-style mooncakes common in Hong Kong, Chef Silas and his team of master bakers at Hong Kong Cuisine 1983 pay homage to the traditional craft of Suzhou-style mooncakes.
Presented in an elegant gift box, the collection features six flavours of mooncakes, each crafted with golden flaky crusts, thin bases, and a delicate combination of sweet and savoury fillings. Initially known as “flaky pastry mooncakes,” the art of making Suzhou-style mooncakes dates back to the Tang Dynasty, the layered flaky pastry forms a round, plump shape, while the flavours span a delightful range of sweet and savoury.
Sweet mooncakes are filled with red bean paste and lotus seed paste, while savoury variations often incorporate ingredients like Yunnan ham with mixed nuts.
The mooncake gift box is now available for pre-order, with pickups scheduled from early to mid-September. Each box is priced at $488 and includes six flavours.
Hong Kong Cuisine 1983, 1/F, Elegance Court, 2-4 Tsoi Tak Street, Happy Valley, 2893 3788, info@hk-cuisine.com
T’ang Court at The Langham
This year, three Michelin-starred T’ang Court at The Langham, Hong Kong, presents two classic mooncake flavours. The signature classic Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes ($538 for six) and White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks Mooncakes ($578 for four) are presented in The Langham’s coveted series of elegantly appointed wooden jewellery boxes which feature a lavish, nature-inspired illustration. The mooncakes are available to order now with collection between August 10 and September 28.
T’ang Court, The Langham, Hong Kong, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2132 7898, tlhkg.festival@langhamhotels.com
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Executive Chinese Chef Chan Hon-cheong at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong has created a series of mooncake offerings including the Full Moon Box, Bright Moon Box and One Harbour Road Collection Box, with elegant packaging and creative flavours. The Full Moon Box ($468) contains four traditional white lotus seed paste mooncakes, the Bright Moon Box ($418) contains six mini egg custards mooncakes and for something more adventurous, the One Harbour Road Collection Box ($418) contains six mini mooncakes with traditional egg custard, egg custard with yuzu and sea salt and egg custard with crystalised ginger. There is also a selection of Mid-Autumn hampers available.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2588 1234, hyatt.com
The Ritz-Carlton
This year, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong has released a selection of timeless mooncake sets. First up, The Luna Serenity Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes Set ($438 for eight pieces) features the mythological Jade Rabbit and the traditional red lantern on the classic Memorable Blue façade of the mooncake box. In collaboration with M+, The Ritz-Carlton presents a Madame Song Inspired Lava Egg Custard with Kumquat Mooncake Set ($548) to celebrate the opening of the museum’s new special exhibition. Two Michelin Star Tin Lung Heen has released a limited edition house-made Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes with Selected Premium Tea Gift Set with Premium Nannuo Ripe Pu’erh ($828 for eight pieces). Early-bird promotion runs from now until August 29.
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, ritzcarltonhkshop.com
Rosewood Hong Kong
Rosewood Hong Kong kicks off the annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations with the launch of the “The Witty Moon” Mooncake Collection crafted from time-honoured recipes by Chinese Executive Chef Li Chi-Wai.
Designed by internationally acclaimed creative studio RCS, the eco-friendly and playful mooncake box design includes a special feature of lantern riddles, which pays tribute to the common tradition of riddles written on slips of paper attached to lanterns. The mooncake collection features a variety of flavours including Traditional White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks ($498 for four pieces), Traditional Yellow Lotus Seed Paste with Olive Seeds and Double Egg Yolks ($588 for four pieces), The Legacy House Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes ($448 for six pieces) and Mini Assorted Flavour Mooncakes, including Jasmine Tea-infused Egg Custard, Lapsang Souchong Tea White Lotus Seed Paste, Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel ($488 for six pieces).
Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, rosewoodhkshop.com
Ho Lee Fook
Exciting times at Black Sheep’s Ho Lee Fook — Chef ArChan and Chef Winson have created the restaurant’s first-ever set of mooncakes. Going back to basics, the chefs have created tender, square pastries made by hand and filled with a light custard, and salted egg yolk. The Ho Lee Fook Mooncake Collection ($388 for four) are available for pre-order now and can be collected from Ho Lee Fook starting September 18.
Ho Lee Fook, 3-5 Elgin Street, Central, 2810 0860, holeefook.com.hk
Mercato Gourmet
For something a little different, Hong Kong’s biggest Italian supermarket Mercato Gourmet is offering a Mid-Autumn Festival Panettone Gift Box in collaboration with De Vivo, an Italian pastry shop which has been following the same rules and recipes created by De Vivo Grandparents for 60 years. In Italy, the round shape of Panettone also symbolises reunion and happiness. The gift box contains mini panettone in four flavours; Limoncello, ChocoRhum, Pistachio and Hazelnut. The Panettone Gift Box is available to order with an early-bird price of $528 from now until September 3.
Mercato Gourmet Shop has four locations; Mid-Levels, Wan Chai, Happy Valley and at Basement Level of The Peninsula Hong Kong, mercatogourmet.com.hk
Paul Lafayet
Renowned French pastry brand Paul Lafayet has unveiled the Paul Lafayet Artistic Mooncake Gift Box in collaboration with local creative team Carrot Salmon. Four flavours of custard mooncakes; Crème Brûlée, Genmaicha, Earl Grey and Manuka Honey, are presented in a gift box that draws inspiration from the enchanting world of the full moon with French illustrations depicting the mythical figures Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit. The gift box is priced at $398 per box with an early-bird price of $268 until August 31.
Rosewood Hong Kong X Hong Kong Palace Museum
Rosewood Hong Kong has partnered with the Hong Kong Palace Museum to launch the full moon— past:present:future Mooncake Gift Box. The eco-friendly mooncake gift set contains Traditional White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks and The Legacy House Mini Egg Custard mooncakes made from time-honoured recipes by Chinese Executive Chef Li Chi-Wai. The mooncake gift box is priced at $488 and available from Rosewood Online Shop.
Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, rosewoodhkshop.com
Ying Jee Club
Two MICHELIN Star Cantonese restaurant Ying Jee Club has announced the return of its Mini Egg Custards Mooncakes for the upcoming festival.
Exquisitely handcrafted daily by Executive Chef Siu Hin-chi and his culinary team, the Mid-Autumn Festival treat conveys respect and appreciation for the annual tradition, using only the finest ingredients and free of preservatives. The mini mooncakes come in an elegant teal jewel box, priced at $468 for six.
Until the end of August, Ying Jee Club offers discounted rates; $388 per box for more than 20 boxes and $418 per box for those purchasing 10 to 19 boxes. Available for pick up from September 15-28.
Ying Lee Club, Shop G05, 107-108, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Rd Central, 2801 6882, reservation@yingjeeclub.hk, yingjeeclub.hk
The Cakery
The Cakery celebrates Mid-Autumn with a selection of Vegan Mochi and Lava Mini Mooncakes ($428 for six). This year, The Cakery will launch six new health-conscious vegan flavours: Matcha Mochi, Early Grey Black Sugar Mochi, Black Sesame Lava, Red Date Mochi, Chocolate Hazelnut Lava, Coconut Peanut Lava, beautifully presented in an elegant dark teal recyclable box.
The particularly special Matcha Mochi celebrates the health-forward Asian flavour, made with premium Japanese matcha powder and with a naturally sweet nuttiness and touch of bitterness. The mooncakes will be available for pick up from September 11 to October 2.
The Cakery, locations at Lee Gardens, City’Super ifc Mall, The Landmark and Pacific Place, thecakery.com
Conrad Hong Kong
Conrad Hong Kong honours the traditions and spirits of the Mid-Autumn Festival with four distinct mooncake box sets, including White Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk Mooncakes ($468 for six), Mini Creamed Egg Yolk Mooncakes ($468 for eight) and the Grand Assorted Mooncakes ($478 for six).
Inspired by the concept of a “Jewellery box under the moonlight”, the new packaging features a rectangular mooncake box with cropped corners resembling a well-polished ruby. The box can be reused for decorative or storage purposes after the festival. Order before August 31 for 15% off selected mooncakes and mid-autumn hampers.
Golden Leaf / Cake Shop, Lower Lobby Level, Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, 2822 8813, eshop.conraddining.com
