9 tempting mooncakes to try this Mid-Autumn Festival 2024

As one of Asia's most beloved celebrations, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 17th September this year and like every year, we are overwhelmed by the choices offered by prestigious hotels and chic local brands.

Here, we've curated a selection of exquisite mooncakes that are perfect for marking the occasion that you can order in KL and PJ.

To commemorate this special occasion, the RuMa Hotel Kuala Lumpur presents its premium mooncake collection. These delectable creations, symbolising the full moon, capture the essence of festive gatherings and the joy of giving during this auspicious time.

Indulge in an array of flavors, such as Nyonya Sambal Hae Bee with dried shrimp and belacan for a bold, spicy take on tradition, Honey Longan with lotus paste offering the natural sweetness of Chiang Mai’s dried honey longan, Ondeh with pandan lotus paste and Hawaiian desiccated coconut for a tropical infusion, and Callebaut 811 featuring luxurious Belgian chocolate lotus paste, complemented by the indulgence of Ferrero Rocher.

This year, Oversea Restaurant unveils its mooncake collection with two exciting new flavors: Snowy Tangy Yuzu and Snowy Hazelnut Chocolate, each limited to just 1,000 pieces. The Snowy Tangy Yuzu mooncake offers a delightful combination of vanilla sponge, lemon cream, yuzu filling, and mousse, while the Snowy Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache mooncake features a rich blend of feuilletine crust, hazelnut dacquoise, salted caramel ganache, and hazelnut mousse.

For those seeking a thoughtful gift, the new Premium Gift Set is presented in illuminated boxes designed to resemble the moon. This exclusive collection includes four of our most beloved mooncake varieties: Lotus Mooncake, Golden Starlight with Single Yolk Mooncake, Golden Emerald Mooncake, and Noble Delight with Single Yolk Mooncake.

Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre introduces its exquisite "2024 Moonlit Treasures Mid-Autumn Collection," offering a selection of baked mooncakes presented in a tastefully crafted festive gift box. This collection is an ideal gift choice, capturing the essence of the Mid-Autumn season.

Showcasing a selection of flavours that artfully blend the traditional with the contemporary, including the Classic Red Bean, White Lotus Paste, Golden Jade, Shanghai Single Yolk, Assorted Fruit & Nuts, and the distinctive Black Sesame Bamboo.

Enhance your Mid-Autumn celebrations with the handcrafted gourmet mooncakes from Yun House, the Michelin-selected Cantonese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Masterfully created by acclaimed dim sum chef Ng Meng Loong, these exquisite mooncakes are presented in a vibrant crimson-and-gold Four Seasons box. Perfect for gifting, they offer a refined choice for family, close friends, and esteemed business associates.

Alongside traditional flavours, Yun House has introduced Snow Skin Mooncakes in luxurious varieties such as Musang King Durian and Bird’s Nest with black sesame and almond. The classic baked mooncakes selection features delicious fillings like Traditional Mixed Nuts, Pandan Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, and White Lotus Seed Paste.

Every year, Ralph’s Coffee creates a distinctive and thoughtfully crafted mooncake gift box to offer a fresh take on the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year's edition boasts an elegant design inspired by a classic steam locomotive, symbolising the brand’s journey from New York to Asia. Inside the box, you'll discover six mini mooncakes, available in two exquisite flavours—Coffee and Chocolate Raspberry, with three pieces of each.

Café Kitsuné introduces its inaugural mooncake collection in Malaysia, reflecting the café’s essence by infusing traditional flavours with a hint of Malaysian charm. This debut assortment features unique flavours such as Yame Matcha, Pandan Lotus with Pinenut and Peanut, Yuzu Lemon Lotus, and Gula Melaka, offering a delightful fusion of classic and local tastes.

Sisclub and Kooky Cream launch a limited-edition mooncake collection, “Moon Garden,” for this Mid-Autumn Festival. The elegantly designed packaging houses four chewy snowskin mooncakes in flavours such as Jasmine Matcha, Pistachio Raspberry, Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch, and Earl Grey Pecan. Additionally, the set includes Kooky Cream’s popular sea salt chocolate chip cookies and three TWG Premium Imperial Oolong tea bags to enhance the Moon Garden experience.