The mid-autumn or mooncake festival 2023 (中秋节) will fall on 29th September 2023. In the lunar calendar, the mid-autumn festival is celebrated every 15th of the eight month.
Mooncake Festival 2023
Despite runaway inflation, this looks to be another year filled with noteworthy and even some unusual flavors. This guide will be regularly updated with 2023’s catalog of the best mooncakes in Singapore as well as ongoing promotions and mooncake delivery options. The most common types of mooncakes include:
- Traditional baked mooncakes which come with lotus paste or occasionally with red bean paste. These baked mooncakes may also come with one or two salted egg yolks at the center. Sub-specialties include low-sugar baked mooncakes or those that replace the traditional lotus paste with something else, such as pandan.
- Snowskin mooncakes, which need to be chilled and have a shorter shelf life, usually come in fruit flavors with sub-specialties including durian mooncakes and even alcohol infused ones. Snowskin mooncakes are not baked and the crust is made with glutinous rice, enabling a texture similar to mochi. These mooncakes are usually considered less oily than the traditional baked ones.
- Teochew mooncakes are also baked but differ in the sense that the crust is made of filo pastry. Instead of lotus paste, the filling is made with yam, green bean or red bean.
I will also aim to show what the containers look like, so that you’ll know which hotels, Chinese restaurants and bakeries have the best and most beautiful mooncake boxes for 2023.
Is there mooncake fair in 2023?
Physical mooncake fairs are expected to persist in 2023. However, online mooncake fairs are likely to remain popular given the convenience it has provided the last few years. Brands are also more likely to give higher discounts for online sales due to lower expenses (i.e. rental) compared to the Takashimaya mooncake fair. The list below contains some exclusive mooncake promotions and deals not found elsewhere so check them out.
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Without further ado, check out these mooncakes for the 2023 season. All the brands listed below direct to their official online stores or their designated authorized e-commerce marketplaces. With the rise in mooncake scams in recent weeks, it is not advisable to purchase from Facebook or WhatsApp.
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Ding Bakery
Ding Mooncake ushers in the mid-autumn festival with a variety of traditional as well as snowskin mooncake flavors. For 2023, customers can once again enjoy their Signature White Lotus Mooncake which comes with no or double yolks. For a tinge of local flavors, the Traditional Pandan Mooncake which comes with no or double yolks is another crowd pleaser. Customers can purchase these separately or as a box of assorted flavors.
Ding Mooncake’s snowskin mooncake flavors are all new this year. Bite into the creamy Fuerte Avocado Snowskin Mooncake, refreshing Thai Young Coconut Snowskin Mooncake, sweet and smoky Kyoto Hojicha Snowskin Mooncake as well as the intense and flavorful Piedmont Hazelnut Snowskin Mooncake. Each box of snowskin mooncakes comes with 2 pieces of each flavor. Durian lovers can check out their MSW Durian Premium Snowskin Mooncake made with real and authentic Mao Shan Wang Durian from the highlands of Pahang.
The box: Ding Mooncake has two types of mooncake boxes. Baked mooncakes are stored in a hand-crafted box with touches of chinoiserie. These are made to resemble treasure chests and can be repurposed to store jewelry and other valuable items. Snowskin mooncakes are housed in tin boxes and come with accompanying chiller bags.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$108per box (4pcs baked) / S$132 per box (8pcs snowskin)
Order here (40% + 25% discount; free delivery with minimum S$100 order; S$6.90 fee for orders below S$100)
Conrad Singapore Orchard
*Michelin Star Pick* Take your pick among Conrad Singapore Orchard’s mooncake collection for 2023 featuring flavors from the Michelin-starred Summer Palace. Mooncakes from this award-winning Chinese restaurant include the Gryphon Green Tea with Melon Seeds snowskin, Signature Black Sesame Paste snowskin, White Lotus Paste with Yolk and Melon Seeds snowskin and Mao Shan Wang snowskin. Alcohol-infused flavors from Manhattan are also available, including the Gold Charcoal with Roku Gin Chocolate and Cherry mini snowskin which comes with a bottle of Purple Moon cocktail and 2 Roku Gin sake cups.
Exclusive to readers of I Wander, customers can choose to purchase Summer Palace’s luxurious Bird’s Nest and Gold Leaf Snowskin as a standalone set of 4 pieces. This flavor is exclusive to I Wander readers and is not offered to the public. Each piece of this mooncake is filled with rich and creamy custard on the outside and a generous portion of birds’ nest at its core. On top of the mochi skin, one can also find bits of foil made of real gold. You can
The box: Conrad Singapore Orchard’s mooncakes are presented in a round baby blue leatherette box with a chinoiserie motif. The boxes can be repurposed to store jewelry and other valuables.
Dates: Now to 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$55 (2pc baked) / S$54 (4pc snowskin) / S$138 (4pc bird’s nest snowskin)
Order here (snowskin mooncakes still available / 20% off)
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents the Jade Signatures Mooncake Collection this year with notable tea-infused mooncakes sitting alongside traditional variants. Notable flavors include the Green Tea with Multi Grain Brown Sugar Baked Mooncake which is beautifully mellowed with warm, toffee-like notes and the full-bodied Assam Tea with Lemon, Mung Bean and Raisin Baked Mooncake that strikes a luscious balance between tamarind and citrus. Non-tea baked flavors this year include the Milk Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts and Dried Cranberries Baked Mooncake and Mango Lotus Seed Paste with Pineapple and Melon Seed Baked Mooncake and these sit alongside traditional flavors such as the Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk Baked Mooncake.
The box: Fullerton Hotel’s mooncakes will come in different types of boxes. The Jade Signature Mooncake Collection is presented in long red boxes adorned with imagery of peony and peacocks. Alternatively, customers can also opt for Clifford Pier’s tingkat for the baked mooncakes.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$86 per box (4pcs traditional)
Order here (use exclusive promo code: IWANDER20 for 20% discount Jade Signatures mooncakes)
Andaz Singapore
*TOP PICK* 5 on 25 at Andaz Singapore presents a whimsical collection of mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2023. Guests can savor two new flavors and two other all time favorites by the hotel’s culinary team. Making a debut this year is a new sweet and savoury Citrus Surprise mooncake. Inspired by Kampong Glam’s melting pot of cultures, this mooncake comes with an interesting trio of ingredients caramel, miso and yuzu. The umami of the miso cuts through the rich caramel paste, while the addition of yuzu white chocolate lends an uplifting zing and citrusy aroma. Another must try is the Gula Galore mooncake. Chef Francis infuses smooth lotus paste with rich caramel-like Gula Melaka and adds high quality pecan nuts for an extra layer of crunch and texture. Aside from these new flavors, 5 on 25 also has the traditional Silver Lotus mooncake which comes with double egg yolks.
The box: Andaz Singapore’s mooncake box comes as a two-tier box with a design showcasing the shophouses of Kampong Glam. This was conceptualized by homegrown lifestyle brand, Binary Style.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$86 (4pcs assorted traditional)
Order here (34% off + additional discount voucher + low delivery fees)
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza
After personally observing Singapore’s mooncake scene for the past 7 years, I have pretty much noted how Wan Hao at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza can still have one of the most popular mooncakes each year.
Their top sellers remain relatively constant and these include their conventional White Lotus Seed Paste with Single/Double Yolk Baked Mooncake and White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Macadamia Nuts which are baked to a majestic golden brown. A returning favorite of baked mooncakes this year is the Imperial “Long Jing” Tea with Walnuts Baked Mooncake which evokes nostalgia with its aromatic tea flavor. For those feeling luxurious, check out the property’s gold-dusted Golden Black Truffled Baked Mooncake with Dry-Aged Parma Ham, Pistachio & Single Yolk. Essentially, it has white lotus as its base with the flavor enhanced with black truffles and the ham rendering a rather savory profile.
Those who prefer snowskin mooncakes will be spoiled for choice. New flavors from Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza include the Yuzu Honey Peach Passionfruit Praline Snowskin Mooncake and Blueberry with Maple Cream Cheese Snowskin Mooncake, indulgent treats for those who enjoy fruit-flavored mooncakes. For alcohol lovers, there’s the Irish Cream Latte with Baileys Praline Snowskin Mooncake and the White Lotus Seed Paste with Salted Egg Snowskin Mooncake. The hotel’s Pure Mao Shan Wang Premium Grade Durian Snowskin Mooncake will again make a comeback with its rich and creamy durian pulp encased in velvety-soft snowskin.
The box: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza has 2 kinds of mooncake boxes to choose from for 2023. Their elegantly designed red tower box is embellished with peony motifs and its front lid showcases intricate trellis patterns, which opens up to reveal four beautiful pastel pink chest drawers and can be upcycled as a jewelry box. They also have an octagonal premium gift set that comes with a bottle of champagne along with mooncakes.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$86/88 per box (4pcs traditional / 8pcs snowskin)
Order here
Baker’s Brew
For Mooncake Festival 2023, Baker’s Brew presents the Rosé Chloe Collection – four individually-wrapped mooncakes in a stylish tweed bag. Baker’s Brew’s traditional baked mooncakes are made with no added preservatives and contain lower sugar for guilt-free enjoyment. The collection features the Traditional Single Yolk Baked Mooncake, Gula Melaka with Dessicated Coconut Mooncake made with palm sugar riddled with desiccated coconut for extra bite, Charcoal Black Sesame Baked Mooncake which is filled with premium black sesame paste and the Yam Single Yolk Mooncake with the earthiness of yam and intensified in flavor with a salted egg yolk baked to perfection within. Customers can order boxes of 4 mooncakes comprising these assorted flavors or with just the Traditional Single Yolk Baked Mooncake.
The box: The Rosé Chloe Collection comes in a stylish tweed bag with velvet interior and matching leather strap. Exuding the luxurious allure of a designer bag, it makes for a highly attractive gift to friends and loved ones.
Dates: Now to 29th September 2023
Prices: S$92 for traditional set / S$98 for assorted set
Order here (enjoy 25% off with promo code: “BBSAUTUMN25” up to 7th September 2023)
Bread Garden
Bread Garden continues its tradition of offering the largest assortment of mooncake flavors. The bakery which specializes in handcrafted delights throughout all major festivals, has no less than 36 different flavors of traditional and snowskin mooncakes this year. New variants for 2023 include the Raspberry Cheese Snowskin Mooncake, where the natural sweetness and tartness of raspberry and creamy cheesecake meld seamlessly with chocolate bits, to the Yuzu Mango Snowskin Mooncake, a zesty and refreshing creation which is an upgraded version of Bread Garden’s popular mango series. Among baked flavors, highlights include the Golden Emerald which features a velvety-smooth lotus seed paste hidden in a layer of pandan and with salted egg yolk in its core. Those intending to impress may avail of Bread Garden’s many mooncake gift sets such as the Diamond Grandeur Set, a box with 4pcs of mooncakes comprising one each of the Golden Emerald, Charcoal Golden Emerald, Golden Red Emerald and Golden Royale mooncakes.
Bread Garden’s mooncakes can be purchased online or from one of their 4 outlets. They have branches in Bukit Batok, Segar, Woodlands and Yishun.
The box: Bread Garden has different types of boxes depending on the kind of set purchased. Pictured above is the black diamond metal box which encase their durian mooncakes. Those who purchase the Diamond Grandeur Set will see their mooncakes encased in a mini luggage type of box.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$54 per box (4pcs baked) / S$72 per box (4pcs snowskin)
Order here (early bird discount of 20% for all mooncake variants up to 26th August)
Golden Moments
*Top Durian Mooncake* One of the most popular brands for durian mooncakes is Golden Moments, a manufacturer that has an expertise in crafting various pastries – including mooncakes – featuring the king of fruits. Their Signature Mao Shan Wang snowskin mooncake is among their most popular flavors and it makes another comeback this year. This sought-after snowskin mooncake is sprinkled with edible gold dust on a charcoal crust and has what seems to be pure Mao Shan Wang durian pulp inside. This year, Golden Moments is once again releasing non-durian related types of mooncakes. Non-durian bestsellers that are making a comeback include the Premium Lychee Martini snowskin mooncake and Classic Pandan snowskin mooncake.
The box: Golden Moments’ mooncakes come in sleek, dark cardboard boxes in keeping with the brand’s overall mysterious / alluring color scheme.
Prices: From S$257.60 for 2 boxes (total 8pcs Signature Mao Shan Wang snowskin)
Dates: Ongoing
Order here (1-for-1 deal + replenished stocks)
Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s new Assorted Mini Snowskin mooncakes allude to both Summer Pavilion and Republic for being recognized as one of Asia’s 50 Best. Adapted from Republic’s Kim Sisters cocktail, the new Irish coffeetini flavor is comprised of a white lotus seed paste with an Irish coffee liqueur-infused dark chocolate truffle at its core. Other classic flavors to look forward to include the White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, Mini Snowskin Green Tea and Snowskin “Mao Shan Wang” Durian mooncake – revered for its creamy texture and bittersweet taste.
The box: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s exquisite leather-woven mooncake vanity boxes are available in blush pink and baby blue. They feature velvet interiors with dual compartments, an elastic interior pocket, a Ritz-Carlton bag tag and a matching shoulder chain.
Dates: Until 29 September 2023
Prices: From S$88 (box of 8 snowskin) / S$92 (box of 4 baked)
Order here (15% off)
Yellow Ribbon Bakery
Yellow Ribbon Bakery presents a unique and purposeful premise to their mooncake collection with the seasonal Halal pastries specially handcrafted by inmates, where every bite carries a story of redemption and second chances. For 2023, the inmate-bakers have specially created a unique Honey Purple Potato Mooncake with Coconut and Yam, a mildly sweet mooncake that replaces duck yolks with desiccated coconut and yam. This creation was conceptualized as part of the inmates’ skills development and stands as a testament to their innovation and determination. Classic flavors like Baked White Lotus Mooncake with Melon Seeds, Baked White Lotus Mooncake with Single Yolk and Baked White Lotus Mooncake with Double Yolk are also available. Customers can purchase the Second Chance Sampler Box which is a treasure trove of diversity and has 1 of each of these flavors, or the Yellow Ribbon Premium Box which comes with 2 pieces each of the Baked White Lotus with Double Yolk and Honey Purple Potato mooncakes. Single-flavored mooncake sets are also available. With each mooncake that finds its way into your hands, you’re not just indulging in a delightful treat. You’re participating in a narrative of transformation, empowerment, and hope.
Complete with wooden cutlery and matching paper carrier, each mooncake set also includes 2 sachets of the exclusive Vivid Tea with compliments of Dilmah Tea.
The box: Adapted from an inmate-artist painting, this year’s mooncake box illustrates an ‘Unadulterated Lotus’ in gold, signifying the inmates’ hope to emerge from a dark past and lead a purposeful life through self-determination, love and second chances.
Dates: Ongoing
Prices: From S$55 (box of 4pcs); S$5 from every box sold will be donated to the Yellow Ribbon Fund which supports ex-offenders and their families.
Order here (10% early bird discount to the first 500 Second Chance Sampler Box sold)
Tai Chong Kok
Despite no fancy flavors or outrageously attractive packaging, Tai Chong Kok has survived for 88 years offering handmade traditional mooncakes. Their flavors are pretty much unchanging over the years – with staples such as Plain Lotus Seed Mooncake, Lotus Seed Mooncake with Single, Double or Four Yolks selling briskly each year. Aside from traditional baked mooncakes, they also offer snowskin versions of their White Lotus and Red Bean mooncakes.
The box: Tai Chong Kok’s mooncake box is a simple square carton box meant to house the pastries.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$64 (4pcs of baked mooncakes)
Order here
Sunnyhills
SunnyHills presents a unique type of baked Pineapple Custard mooncakes made of native pineapples and salted eggs turned into custard for a balanced sweet and savory flavor profile. The other flavor they have is the Kougyoku Apple mooncakes made with cured apples and rich, velvety sweet potato puree. SunnyHills’ mooncakes are made with only natural ingredients and don’t carry preservatives. Their mooncakes also come with just half the calories of a typical mooncake.
The box: SunnyHills’ mooncakes are encased in cardboard boxes and also come in tote bags made with fabric.
Dates: Ongoing
Prices: S$17.50 (box of 1 Pineapple Custard + 1 Kougyoku Apple mooncakes)
Order here (S$60 min spend for free delivery)
Imperial Patisserie
*Top Pick For Lava Custard Mooncakes* For a taste of the flowy Hong Kong style lava custard mooncakes, you can’t go wrong with Imperial Patisserie’s mooncake collection for 2023. With a recipe formulated by 2 expert chefs (including one who has a Michelin star under his belt), their Lava Custard Mooncake is known for its oozing effect when heated for a few seconds. Aside from the standard lava mooncakes, they also offer the Sesame Lava Mooncake. Imperial Patisserie is selling the 2 flavors as a bundle of 8pcs in total (4pcs per flavor).
The box: Imperial Patisserie mooncakes are housed in a classic bi-level leatherette box that can be repurposed to store keepsakes.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$95 (box of 8pcs)
Order here (S$1.75 delivery fee)
Zhen Wei
Zhen Wei is once again offering its delightful array of flaky Teochew Yam mooncakes. Those who remembered the Takashimaya mooncake fair of past years would remember how their mooncakes used to be baked on the spot and served to customers fresh and hot. As with the situation the past 2 years, Zhen Wei is selling their mid-autumn treats online. Teochew mooncake lovers can still obtain that “hot from the oven” feeling by putting these baked goods in the microwave oven for a few seconds. Apart from this, Zhen Wei also offers classic baked mooncakes – White Lotus Paste with No/Single/Double Yolk.
The box: Zhen Wei has different types of boxes depending on the number of mooncakes purchased. For the 2pc set, they use a pink box that can be reused as a tissue box.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$16 per piece of teochew mooncake / S$13.60 per piece of baked mooncake
Order here (S$4.99 delivery fee)
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
For mooncake festival 2023, Peach Blossoms at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay is sticking to the same flavors that made their mooncake offerings the previous years a resounding success. All-time crowd favorite Lychee with Wolfberries which exudes a refreshing floral and fruity twist, will make a return. Their yearly bestseller Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Melon Seeds and Gold Dust will also appear this year and is a mix of sweet and nutty roasted aftertaste. This flavor is suitable for vegetarians. For those who prefer the traditional mooncake, their Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste is filled with reduced sugar lotus paste and baked double egg yolk. Customers can opt to buy the Delightful Four Collection if they wish – a set of 4pcs which consists of 1 piece of each flavor.
The box: The elegant “celestial chest” mooncake box by Peach Blossoms is beautifully adorned with botanic motifs. Customers can also choose to upgrade to a “moonlit pavilion” box which doubles as bedside lamps. These were inspired from the sculptural pavilions that grace the hotel’s atrium.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$95 per box (4pcs)
Order here (25% off)
Four Seasons Durians
One of Singapore’s most well-known durian pastry brands has finally started offering its durian mooncakes for 2023. They are offering two types of durian mooncakes, the Sultan Durian Mooncake as well as the Wang Zhong Wang Durian Mooncake. The latter comes in both regular and mini versions. They have started production quite early this year, and have opened up delivery slots of these coveted durian treats from as early as 1st August
The box: The mooncakes will be stored in a tin box with cooler bag.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$54 (8pcs mini wang zhong wang mooncakes)
Order here (1-for-1 deal for the sultan durian mooncake / S$2 delivery fee)
Shangri-la Singapore
For Mid-Autumn Festival 2023, Shangri-la Singapore is once again offering its traditional baked mooncakes in reduced sugar versions. Bestsellers such as White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with no / single / double yolk are crafted in low sugar versions. Other baked flavors such as Mixed Nuts with Chicken Ham and the new Yam with Shredded Coconut Mooncake and Spirulina Mung Bean with Bird’s Nest Charcoal Mooncake are also available.
For those looking to impress, Shangri-la Singapore’s Mooncake Selection Gift Box contains 9 pieces of their Mini 50-Year Aged Mandarin Peel Red Bean mooncakes with infusions such as yuzu, rose and osmanthus.
The box: Depending on the flavor of mooncake purchased, Shangri-la Singapore’s mooncake box for 2023 will come in either red standing type, red drawer type, baby blue drawer type or yellow standing type cases. These boxes can be repurposed to store jewelry and other keepsakes.
Dates: From now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$78 per box (4pcs baked)
Order here
Yong Sheng
Malaysia’s popular mooncakes are available in Singapore! Originally founded in 1952 in Muar, Malaysia; Yong Sheng has expanded well beyond the small town with outlets in Johor Bahru, Melaka and even in Kuala Lumpur. For 2023, look forward to their award-winning Egg Yolk Pie. The soft, flaky pastry encases a delicately fragrant lotus paste filling which highlights the rich, salted egg yolk at the core. Other variants include the Violet Gem Pie with traces of purple yam in the flaky pastry and the Green Tea Lava Pie which feature green tea flavored pastry and filling. Other than this, Yong Sheng also has a number of traditional mooncake flavors this year including Gingko Sesame, Auspicious Taro, Lotus Paste and Gula Melaka. Customers can choose the flavors they want to form a box of 2 or 4 pcs of mooncakes.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$33.90 (8pcs egg yolk pie) / S$19.60 (2pcs baked mooncakes)
Order here
Emicakes
*Cheap Mooncake Deal* Emicakes is another dependable brand when it comes to baked mooncakes and durian snowskin mooncakes and their price point is usually slightly cheaper than competing brands. For 2023, durian lovers can once again savor their D24 Durian Mooncake. Emicakes uses smooth wagashi snowskin for the exterior, with aromatic D24 durian flesh within. For a higher grade of durian, Emicakes also has the Mao Shan Wang Mooncake filled with the creamy goodness of the king of fruits. Customers can choose to purchase boxes of either kind and also have the option to have half D24 / half Mao Shan Wang mooncakes. Among traditional baked mooncakes, they are among the lowest priced. Their White Lotus Single Yolk Baked Mooncakes are selling for well below S$40 for 4pcs.
The box: Emicakes’ mooncakes are presented in a light-colored rectangular tin box. 4pcs sets are encased in square boxes.
Prices: From S$31 (box of 2pcs) / S$35.90 (box of 4pcs baked mooncakes)
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Order here (S$4.99 delivery fee or self-pick up from one of their 8 outlets for free)
Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong
After successful mooncake offers the last few years, Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is once again offering mooncakes for 2023 with a focus on time-honored favorites. Flavors this year include the White Lotus Paste mooncake which is available with no / single / double yolks. Nut lovers can also delight at their White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts mooncake with its crunchy texture.
The box: Hotel Indigo has a few boxes for 2023 but the most charming gift box are the ones embellished with Peranakan-inspired geometrical tiles and shophouse facades – an ode to the neighborhood the hotel is situated in. This is so far, the most colorful box I have seen for Mooncake 2023 season.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$85 per box (4pcs)
Order here (30% off; S$4.99 delivery fee)
Capitol Kempinski Singapore
Capitol Kempinski Singapore is once again offering all of their mooncakes in handy mini versions for 2023. Among snowskin flavors, highlights this year include the Matcha Mochi Snowskin – rich matcha flavor with a mochi core is enveloped in a delicate snow skin for a bitter-sweet mooncake that brings the distinctive earthy aromatics of Japanese green tea. The glorious Champagne Truffle Snowskin makes a return with white chocolate, whipped cream, champagne, champagne paste, white lotus paste and champagne truffle.
Among their range of traditional mooncake flavors, the Mini White Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk leads this year’s pack as a standard to their collection. Encased within is pure lotus paste with a golden salted egg yolk, scrumptiously nestled in its core. The Mini White Lotus Macadamia Nuts meanwhile brings with it a satisfying crunch to the affair with macadamia nuts interspersed throughout the pure lotus paste. A new flavor for 2023 is the Mini Almond with Red Bean Paste baked mooncake which comes with actual bits of almond within the red bean filling of the pastry.
The box: This year’s mooncakes from Capitol Kempinski Hotel are housed in a two-tier tin box with the facade of the Capitol Building on one side and the Stamford House on the other.
Dates: Now to 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$88 per box (8pcs traditional / 8pcs snowskin)
Order here (20% off)
Gin Thye
Popular online baker, Gin Thye, is rolling out is mooncake offering this year with less sugar. There are no less than 10 flavors available including Pandan Pure Lotus, Bamboo Charcoal Green Tea, Lotus Paste and more. For lovers of flaky Teochew mooncakes, Gin Thye offers them with Flaky Yam Paste, or as Single / Double Yolk.
The box: Gin Thye’s traditional mooncakes come with a fancy box while the Teochew mooncakes come in a long tin box.
Dates: Ongoing
Prices: From S$30.90 per box (4pcs)
Order here (minimum S$50 order for free delivery)
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
2023’s mooncake collection from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport include the Gula Melaka Walnut Latte, a new flavor that tempts with its smooth paste and distinctive aroma of palm sugar and crunchy walnut. This new offering sits alongside perennial favorites such as the White Lotus Paste with Double / Single Yolk, Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts and Assorted Nuts baked mooncakes. Their snow skin mooncakes this year are inspired by local desserts, comprising new flavors – Teochew Orh Nee as well as Ondeh Ondeh, among others.
The box: The hotel’s mooncake box takes the form of an orange or blue casing that can be repurposed to store trinkets. It is notable for its gold-hued airplane drawer handle.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$78 per box (4pcs baked) / S$80 per box (4pcs snowskin)
Order here (30% discount)
Yan
While Yan offers traditional baked white lotus mooncakes, many regulars make a beeline for their Thousand Layer Yam Mooncake. Spirals of flaky pastry encase an aromatic filling of sweet and earthy yam paste, available plain or with a salted egg yolk for a savory-sweet treat. These pastries require at least one day advance orders as these are freshly baked. Another popular flavor offered by Yan is the Mao Shan Wang Durian snowskin. Each piece promises to be luscious, creamy and bittersweet with Mao Shan Wang durian pulp enclosed in a soft pastel-yellow snowskin.
The box: Yan’s mooncakes are presented in eco-friendly paper boxes. A pull-open sleeve slides up to reveal swallows taking flight. Within the chest are individually packaged boxes illustrated with vibrant artwork.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$40 per box (2pcs) / S$76 per box (4pcs)
Order here
The Peninsula
The iconic Hong Kong hotel is making its mooncakes available in Singapore once more this year. The Peninsula will once again offer its bestselling Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes. The light custard is tinged with the savory note of salted duck egg yolks and is best enjoyed warm. Two new flavors also grace their collection this year – Walnut and Fig Flavoured Egg Custard and Red and South Date Lotus Seed Paste – which can be found in the Star Chef Mooncake Gift Box. For the Mini Walnut and Fig Flavoured Egg Custard Mooncake, walnuts imported from the USA and dried figs imported from Turkey are paired with delicate and fragrant egg custard. A subtly sweet and highly nourishing offering, the Mini Red and South Date Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake will certainly appeal to the sweet- toothed, with the flavor of the dates complementing the lotus seed paste.
The box: There are a few types of boxes used by The Peninsula for its mooncakes. The most common is the octagonal shaped red box with lotus motif. For certain tea-flavored mooncakes, the box is green in color.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$92
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InterContinental Singapore
Man Fu Yuan at InterContinental Singapore continues its tea-themed mooncakes this year. The snowskin mooncakes, in particular, are shaped in Man Fu Yuan’s signature rose shape. Flavors include Honeysuckle Flower with Chrysanthemum, Violet Flower with Black Tea, Magnolia Flower with Osmanthus Honey and Rose Flower with Chamomile Tea. For those with a penchant for classics, Man Fu Yuan continues to offer its bestselling baked mooncakes such as the White Lotus Paste with Double Yolk, Red Lotus Paste with Single Yolk and the Macadamia White Lotus with Pumpkin Seeds mooncake.
The box: InterContinental Singapore’s mooncakes are encased within a sleek, scarlet-red leatherette box with detachable and adjustable strap that resembles a crossbody bag. The box comprises of 2 layers for storage and even a side pocket.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$78 (4pcs baked) / S$98 (4pcs snowskin)
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Raffles Hotel Singapore
The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore continues to diversify its range of mooncake flavors this year, particularly in the area of snowskin mooncakes. Building on the usual success of their Champagne Truffle Snowskin Mooncake which will again be available in 2023, the property is once again offering the Yuzu and Osmanthus Snowskin Mooncake. Noted for its refreshing taste, yuzu’s tart flavors make for a good union with aromatic osmanthus tea leaves. Two new mooncake flavors from Raffles Hotel Singapore this year include the Sakura and Raspberry Truffle Snowskin Mooncake which incorporates the delicate flavors of fresh raspberries paired with the floral notes of cherry blossoms as well as the Yam and Coconut Rum Truffle Snowskin Mooncake. Here, the sweet notes of rum are mixed with velvety coconut and laced with white chocolate. The praline is enveloped with silky homemade yam paste.
Among traditional mooncake flavors, Raffles Hotel Singapore is offering the Double Yolk with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Mooncake, Mother-of-Pearl with Single Yolk and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake and Pine Nuts with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake.
The box: Raffles Hotel Singapore’s mooncakes comes in two types. Snowskin mooncakes are packed in the usual square tin boxes while traditional baked mooncakes come in a hard cardboard box.
Dates: Now to 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$97 per box (8pcs snowskin or 4pcs traditional)
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Fairmont Singapore
Fairmont Singapore’s mooncake line-up for 2023 ranges from traditional flavors like White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncakes with Double Yolk, White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncakes with Pine Nuts and Pumpkin Seeds to new flavors and combinations including an assortment of Mini Baked Mooncakes featuring Green Tea with Red Dates and Wolfberries, Orange Lotus Paste with Pineapple and Melon Seeds, and Toffee with Hazelnut.
Mooncake lovers can also indulge in the newly-introduced Lychee Martini Snowskin Mooncake, Baileys Snowskin Mooncake and the refreshing Yuzu Snowskin Mooncake.
The box: Fairmont Singapore’s mooncake box comes in emerald green, adorned with blossoming flowers and a rabbit motif
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$52 per box (2pcs)
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My Mum’s Cookies
*Halal Mooncakes* My Mum’s Cookies presents a number of value gift sets to choose from with its mooncake collection for 2023. The Value Red Mooncake Gift Set suits those who are on a budget. This 2-piece set consists of 1 pieces each of their Low Sugar Lotus and Low Sugar Lotus with Single Yolk mooncakes. You can also kick it up a notch with their Classic Mooncake Gift Set consisting of 2x Low Sugar Lotus with Single Yolk, 1x Low Sugar Lotus with Hawthorne and 1x Low Sugar Lotus. My Mum’s Cookies mooncakes are halal.
The box: Boxes differ depending on the type of set purchased. The Value Mooncake Set comes with a cubic cardboard cake box while other sets come in more elegant packaging.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$34 for box of 2pcs
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Peach Garden
To usher in the mooncake festival, Peach Garden is offering some unique flavors to mark the occasion. One such flavor is the Signature Premium Collagen Yuzu Lemon Mooncake. With yuzu paste as its base and with lemon juice as an added mixture, this promises to be one zesty pastry, reminding one slightly of lemon tart. Among their bestsellers from past years, their Signature Premium White Lotus Paste Mooncake is making a comeback. Among snowskin flavors, Peach Garden is offering these bite-sized treats as a box of 8pcs – where you can also order assorted snowskin flavors such as Mini White Lotus Snowskin with Champagne Truffle Mooncake, Signature Mini Snowskin White Lotus Paste Mooncake with Macadamia Nuts and Signature Premium Mini Collagen Yuzu Lemon Snowskin Mooncake.
The box: Peach Garden’s mooncakes are stored in a premium red soft box with tote bag.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$74.52 per box (4pcs baked / 8pcs snowskin)
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Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
New flavors from Xin Cuisine this year include the Mini Cheesecake Snowskin Mooncake which is filled with white lotus paste and a rich cream cheese praline as well as the Dirty Matcha Snowskin Mooncake which comes with smooth matcha lotus seed paste and a cafe latte praline. Lychee Martini Praline Snowskin Mooncake is the flavor to choose for those who like alcohol-infused treats. Durian lovers can indulge in their best-selling Peranakan Durian Snowskin Mooncake with iconic purplish blue skin. Xin Cuisine’s baked mooncakes this year come in low-sugar versions with the White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake coming in no / single / double yolk versions.
The box: Xin Cuisine’s mooncake box comes in a square shape and a floral motif. It can be repurposed as a jewelry box or to store keepsakes.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2023
Prices: From S$75 (4pcs traditional / 6pcs snowskin)
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Conrad Centennial Singapore
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Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore is sticking to time-honored classics with its mooncake collection this year. Look forward to yearly bestsellers such as Traditional Baked with Single Yolk in White Lotus Paste, Traditional White Lotus with Melon Seeds and Traditional Baked Double Yolk in White Lotus Paste. One new baked mooncake flavor from Golden Peony this year is the Traditional Baked with Jasmine Green Tea, a homage to the restaurant’s deep appreciation for Chinese tea culture.
The box: Conrad Centennial Singapore’s baked mooncake boxes are presented in a red round leatherette box with a Chinese floral motif. The boxes can be repurposed to store jewelry and other valuables.
Dates: Now until 29th September 2022
Prices: From S$90 (box of 4pcs baked)
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