The best mooncakes guide for Mid-Autumn Festival 2023
Here are more options you can start getting now, especially when you can still get early-bird discounts in August.
It's mooncake season again, and this year, Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 (中秋节) is happening on the 29th of September in Singapre. About time to start considering your mooncake options, dig out the fancy teapot set, the best tea leaves you have in your stash, and of course, find a nice spot to stare at the moon as you feast on mooncakes with your loved ones.
Here are 2X options you can still try and get. More will be added to the list, so check back often!
*Prices stated are before early bird discounts.
1) Fairmont Hotel
Cost: From S$52 for a box of 2 mooncakes
With a whopping 15 flavours to choose from – four traditional, four alcoholic (Bailey's or Grape Soju anyone?) and seven modern (Yuzu, Black Sesame and more) – Fairmont's no-frill packaging is supported by a strong emphasis on making their mooncake flavours shine.
Order here.
2) Fullerton Hotel
Cost: From S$86 for four mooncakes
Fullerton Group is featuring two mooncake collections this year: the Jade Signatures Mooncake Collection from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore features tea-infused flavours; while The Clifford Pier Mooncake Tingkat (90th Anniversary Edition) from The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore features more traditional flavours with a simple twist. Available from 24 August to 29 September 2023.
Order here.
3) Janice Wong
Cost: From S$22 for a box of two mooncakes
As a confectionery brand synonymous with chocolates, it goes without saying that Janice Wong will be bringing back their Signature Chocolate Mooncakes. Themed “Childhood Memories” as a capture of familiar flavours that most grew up with, this set of Chocolate Mooncakes (S$105 for 8 pieces) features flavours like Peanut Butter Snickers, Salted Pecan Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Biscoff and Coffee Chocolate. A wondrous array of colours with hand-dripped splatters, each piece reveals a chocolate ganache centre whipped with elements that do not correspond to its outer shell for a delightful surprise.
Janice Wong Singapore’s Mooncake Collection 2023 is now live for pre-orders, with early-bird specials at 25% off from now to 31st August, and subsequently 10% off from 1st – 15th September.
Order here or email info@janicewong.com.sg.
4) JW Marriott Singapore South Beach’s Signature Box
Cost: From S$88 for eight mini snowskin mooncakes
Herald the Mid-Autumn festivity with the Moonlit Traditions collection, available in two distinctive designs: Emerald Jade Rabbit and Burgundy Blooms. Definitely don't miss the handcrafted mini snowskin mooncakes by modern Cantonese restaurant, Madame Fan, which garnered plenty of praises from those in Yaho office.
Order here or email jw.sinjw.festive@marriotthotels.com.
5) St Regis Mooncake
Cost: From S$65 for two regular mooncakes or four mini snowskin mooncakes
Elevated with an unprecedented design of polished lacquer floral gift sets adorned in pastel hues of Elegant Blue and Celadon Green, The St. Regis Singapore presents an exquisite mid-autumn celebration set aglow with nuances of hummingbirds - a symbol of luck and beauty. Celebrating emblematic creations by stalwart Cantonese restaurant Yan Ting, the capsule collection features intricately handcrafted baked and mini snowskin mooncakes of stunning flavour combinations.
Order here or email festive.midautumn@stregis.com.
6) Marina Bay Sands
Cost: S$98 for four mooncakes
Led by Marina Bay Sands’ Executive Pastry Chef Hoi Kuok I, this year’s mooncakes follow time-honoured techniques and are married with modern premium ingredients sourced from around the world. Cradled in a reusable box inspired by nature, each set consists of a choice of four baked or four snowskin.
Order here.
7) Mid-Autumn highlights at Hashida
Cost: S$92++ for a box of eight mooncakes
In celebration of Hashida's 10th Anniversary in Singapore, Chef Kenjiro Hashida has chosen to showcase Singaporean and Japanese cultures through his take on snowskin mooncake, filled with delicate and nuanced flavours from his hometown and wrapped in a traditional Chinese glutinous rice skin. Pre-orders start 14th August and customers can collect them after 28th August.
Order here.
8) Mott32
Cost: S$98 for four mooncakes
For the first time, fans of contemporary Chinese restaurant Mott 32 can savour a medley of four exquisite mooncakes inspired by the award-winning restaurant’s signature dishes. Housed in an elegant blue box laced with gold embroidery and embodying the beauty of nature, the creations feature distinctive flavours such as Mott 32’s signature bamboo green forest dessert in Matcha Forest, Hanami cocktail in Yuzu-Umeshu, and more.
Order here.
9) Old Seng Choong
Cost: From S$66.80 per box of eight mooncakes
Old Seng Choong celebrates the festival with a unique selection of new exquisite flavours like Yam with Olive Kernel and Pandan Pulut Hitam, alongside some of the classic favourites brought back by popular demand.
The Old Seng Choong mooncakes are available for pre-order from 1 August 2023 and will be ready for collection in-store from 15 August 2023. Enjoy 20% early bird special for orders placed between 1 August 2023 to 7 September 2023.
Order here.
10) PS.Cafe
Cost: S$98 for a set of four mooncakes
The pioneers of Singapore’s cafe scene will be launching the first-ever edition of their mooncake set. Encased in a flaky, Cantonese-style baked skin, these mooncakes boast a quartet of decadent flavours, each inspired by PS.Cafe's beloved classic menu. Each set includes flavours that exemplify the PS.Cafe brand, from White Truffle to Sticky Date, Superfood and Verandah.
11) PrimaDéli
Cost: From S$54.80 for four regular or nine mini snowskin mooncakes
Introducing three new flavours – Matcha Red Bean, Raspberry Cheese and Yuan Yang, PrimaDéli's mini snowskin mooncakes are now made even better for you. These delights boast less sugar content this year and best of all, the mooncakes are also halal and available in most neighbourhoods.
12) RE&S Tsukimi Mooncake Collection
Cost: From S$19.80 per piece
The Tsukimi Mooncake Collection is available in a box of four pieces for a limited time only from 8 August to 1 October 2023. Unbox the collection and you will find four assorted baked mooncakes: Classic White Lotus Paste with Double Yolk Baked Mooncake, Charcoal Skin Kuro Goma Paste with Single Egg Yolk Baked Mooncake, Lychee White Lotus Paste with Melon Seeds Baked Mooncake and a new Yam White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Baked Mooncake. All flavours are also available for sale singularly at $19.80 per piece.
Order online or in-store at RE&S participating outlets.
13) Redmart Mooncake
Cost: From S$49.90 for four mooncakes
Redmart has their in-house mooncake brand that comes in three flavours: Durian, Champagne truffle and traditional. The mooncakes are enclosed in an exquisitely designed box adorned in an intricate print of blooming peonies symbolizing happiness, prosperity and good fortune, and graceful cranes which embody longevity and good health. These boxes also convert into a tray or dessert stand to make sharing this sweet treat a breeze, and can be further repurposed or recycled.
Order here: Durian mooncake | Champagne truffle | Traditional baked
14) Roku x Conrad Hotel Mooncakes
Cost: S$398
Limited to only 200 sets, the opulent box by Roku Gin x Manhattan Bar in Conrad Hotel serves up an assortment of eight handcrafted mini snowskin mooncakes, created with utmost precision and artistry by the master chefs at Summer Palace. Each mooncake is adorned with gold-dusted charcoal skin, while inside awaits a tantalising surprise—a chocolate ball with a core of Roku Gin, nestled within a decadent lotus paste and a booze-filled cherry.
Completing the box is a bottled cocktail of Purple Moon, a spirit-forward libation of Roku Gin, banana wine, sweet potato, whey syrup, and hazelnut tincture by Manhattan Bar. Adding to the Purple Moon cocktail are two exquisite Roku Gin sake cups, elegantly designed to enhance the mooncake experience.
Make your purchase at Conrad Singapore Orchard or online from now until 29 September 2023.
15) Swensen's
Cost: From S$13.50 a piece
A departure from the traditional baked mooncakes, Swensen’s line-up of mochi-snowskin ice cream mooncakes makes a complementary surprise to the table with five new mainstays to discover. Flavours include Mao Shan Wang, Strawberry, Ube, Genmaicha, and Lychee Rose. Other long-time favourites will make a return in the 2023 line-up as well.
The mooncakes will be available from 1 August to 29 September 2023 at all Swensen's & Earle Swensen's outlets, via Swensen’s e-Store and on GrabFood, FoodPanda and Deliveroo.
16) The Peninsula
Cost: From S$78 for six mooncakes
Launched exclusively for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, The Peninsula adds two new mooncake flavours to its lineup, which presents fresh iterations to a well-loved taste of tradition.
The Mini Chocolate Egg Custard Mooncakes fragrance the egg custard mooncakes with classic chocolate and a rich toffee filling and another with chocolate brownies, both encased in enticing pastry shells of chocolate.
Meanwhile, the Mini Fruity Egg Custard Mooncakes imbue the creaminess of the egg custard mooncakes with two variations of fruit – one with the sweetness of strawberry and the other, with the tanginess of mango and passionfruit.
The collection is available for sale from 8 August to 29 September at the locations below:
17) WOK°15 Kitchen
Cost: From S$69 for four mooncakes
The A Golden Reunion mooncakes by WOK°15 Kitchen includes three sets:
Exquisite Snow Skin Mooncakes Set
This year are the newest highlights: the Organic Japanese Genmaicha Mooncakes with Pecan Nuts, offering warm and nutty flavours, and the Superior Bird’s Nest with Golden Custard Paste and Orangeat, meticulously prepared with the finest ingredients.
Classic Baked Mooncakes Set
Dual Treasures Snow Skin & Classic Mooncakes Set.
18) Mandarin Oriental Cherry Garden
Cost: From S$52 for two mooncakes
Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore continues to celebrate the traditions of the time-honoured Mid-Autumn Festival, presenting new creations of baked mooncakes and snow skin gems alongside all-time favourite classic flavours inspired by Peranakan ingredients.
Order here or e-mail mosin-mooncakes@mohg.com for orders or enquiries.
19) Resorts World Sentosa
Resort's World Feng Shui Inn’s mini snow skin mooncakes feature exquisite, fresh flavours that are sure to please. Think Oolong Tea Mooncake with Dates and Wolfberries, inspired Oolong Tea blended with smooth lotus paste; Custard and Wild Honey Mooncake with Tangerine Peel, a healthier treat for the health conscious, using with wild honey instead of sugar; Osmanthus Wine Citrus Mooncake, which features rich citrus yuzu lotus paste filled with persimmons and cashews, enveloped in homemade kumquat confit and finally, Mulberry and Purple Potato Mooncake, a royal purple snow skin made with mulberries juice.
Orders can be placed online at www.rwsentosa.com/mooncake23 or in-person at Hotel Michael Lobby from 12 August 2023. Early-bird prices can also be enjoyed from now till 31 August 2023.
20) Glenfiddich
Our favourite Glenfiddich mooncakes will be available for pre-order in limited quantities from now till 22 September here. Glenfiddich whisky-infused snow skin mooncake set is going at $68 and the Glenfiddich whisky-infused snow skin mooncake set with Glenfiddich 15 Year Old bottle at $159.
21) Lady M Moonglow Gift Set
Introducing Lady M's limited edition Moonglow Gift Set, celebrating the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival season. Inspired by the welcoming nature of classic garden moon gate arches and doubling as a keepsake jewellery box, our Moonglow Gift Set features a pearlescent surface adorned with depictions of the full moon, lucky rabbits, festival lanterns, and decorative foliage.
Developed with Kee Wah Bakery, the gift set includes:
- 2x Lychee Rose Mooncakes
- 2x Matcha Pandan Mooncakes
- 2x Yuzu Milk Mooncakes
Complete with elegant vegan leather accents and plush microsuede lining, each gift set is packaged in a custom-designed gift bag with a matching greeting card. Available here and in Lady M Boutiques beginning 29 August 2023.
22) Starbucks Coffee and Tea-infused Mooncakes
Starbucks® Mid-Autumn Mooncakes are now available in stores, via our app for Mobile Order & Pay and Starbucks® Delivers, and on Starbucks® Online Store. Gift boxes and singles are also available via GrabFood. Singles are available on Foodpanda and Deliveroo. The Mid-Autumn merchandise collection will be available from 6 Sept in-stores, on Starbucks® Online Store from 10am and on LazMall & ShopeeMall from 12pm on the same day, while stocks last.
