During the Mid-Autumn Festival, families eat mooncakes together in celebration of the full moon which symbolises prosperity and reunion for all. This year in Hong Kong, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 17 September 2024 and in anticipation of it we’ve rounded up our favourite places to find the best mooncakes. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone and here’s to finding the most delicious Mooncakes to celebrate the season!
If you want to know more about the history of this festival or why we celebrate it, check out our article outlining it all.
Where to Get the Best Mooncakes
British Tea-Infused Mooncakes at Fortnum & Mason
For a British twist on local tradition, consider the exquisite tea-infused mooncake creations at Fortnum and Mason. Expertly crafted by their skilled confectioners, these premium mooncakes marry the time-honoured, fragrant flavours of the finest British teas with a delicate, velvety custard filling.
Available at Fortnum & Mason, starting at $348 for a box of six (original price $388). Early bird offer ends 4 August.
Mid-Autumn Mooncakes from The Mandarin Cake Shop
Explore a delightful assortment of Mid-Autumn Mooncakes at the Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop. Discover exquisite mooncakes such as Egg Custard Mooncake and Lotus Mooncake, and elevate your celebration with a Mandarin hamper or a special Mandarin gift box.
Available online and in-store, starting at $498. Enjoy 20% early bird discount and additional 5% discount for bulk order of 100 boxes or above before 15 August.
‘The Rosewood Treasure’ Mooncake Gift Box
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with The Rosewood Treasure – a collection of delectable mooncakes housed in a specially designed box to inspire joy this festive season. The Rosewood Mini Assorted Flavour Mooncakes set features the following flavours: a blend of Jasmine Tea-infused Egg Custard; Lapsang Souchong Tea White Lotus Seed Paste; and Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel Mooncakes. Also available as part of Rosewood Hong Kong’s Gift Collection is the ever-popular The Legacy House Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes.
Available online and in-store for $498 for a set of six. Orders places before 1 August will receive a 10% discount.
Rùn’s Mooncake Collection at The St Regis
Rùn, the two-MICHELIN-starred Chinese restaurant at The St. Regis Hong Kong led by Executive Chinese Chef Hung Chi-Kwong, has unveiled its extraordinary (and sustainable!) collection of mooncakes for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Choose between their classic White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Double Egg Yolks and Mini Lava Custard Mooncake, housed in a sustainably designed box.
For those seeking a contemporary twist, there’s the Mini Red Bean Paste Mooncake with 18-year Aged Mandarin Peels. Curated specially for vegetarians, this tantalising delicacy integrates exceptional red bean paste with fragrant aged mandarin peels, embodying tradition with a touch of modernity.
Available both online and in-store, starting at $538. Before August 16, enjoy an exclusive early bird offer of up to 15% off on Rùn’s Mooncake Collection
Mini Assorted Flavour Mooncakes from Regent Hong Kong
Share the joy of the Mid-Autumn Festival with your loved ones while indulging in the exquisite flavours of Regent Hong Kong’s carefully curated collection of mooncakes. Each mini mooncake is crafted with premium ingredients and distinctive flavours, including Mini Regent Winter Citrus Tea Custard, Mini Signature Egg Lava Custard, Mini Mandarin Peel with Red Bean Paste and Mini White Lotus Seed Paste with Salted Egg Yolk.
Available online for $428 per box. Enjoy early bird discount 15% off from now until 31 July.
Snow Skin Musang King Durian Mooncake from Hotel ICON
Freshly made in Malaysia, the delicious Snow Skin Musang King Durian Mooncakes (four pieces) is filled with fragrant Musang King Durian, the “king to fruits”.
Available online for $598 per box, four pieces. Order before 3 September to enjoy early bird price ($498)
Patisserie La Lune’s Pokemon Mooncakes
Looking for something a little fun and different this year? Patisserie La Lune has launched a Pokémon-themed mooncake set, featuring four mini lava egg custard cakes imprinted with Pikachu’s zig-zag tail on top that kids will love!
Available online and in-store for $238. Order now for an early bird discount ($198).
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