Mid-Autumn Festival 2024: Where To Buy Mooncakes in KL & Selangor- Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia

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The Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 season is approaching, and it’s the perfect time to start planning for memorable moments with your loved ones. One of the most cherished traditions during this festival is the joyful experience of enjoying mooncakes together. If you’re wondering where to find exquisite mooncakes for gifting or celebrating, we’ve gathered some fantastic options for you to consider. From Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur and The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur to Venchi, there are a variety of beautifully crafted mooncakes to choose from. Let’s explore some of the offerings and start preparing for a delightful Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.

Here’s where you can buy mooncakes in KL for 2024:

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Taking cues from the ancient Chinese tale of the Jade Rabbit, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur elevates its mooncake box creation with intricate design motifs. Adorned in red and gold tones, this year’s creation includes a variety of traditional baked mooncakes featuring the Assorted Mixed Nuts, Red Bean Paste, Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk, Pandan Paste with Single Egg Yolk and more. As for its mooncake flavours, you’ll uncover the return of the signature Musang King, Pistachio Cream Cheese and White Lotus Paste and beyond. Not forgetting, its delicious chocolate mooncakes ranging from Yuzu Ganache & Hazelnuts Praline to Coconut Pandan Ganace with Streusel & Roasted Coconuts and lastly, Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache & Crunchy Praline.

You can purchase at their online store or The Mandarin Cake Shop, with prices starting from RM45 nett per piece. Mooncakes are also sold in a set of three or set of six, priced at RM120 nett and RM238 nett, respectively. Enjoy early bird savings of 15% on purchases made between 15 July and 15 August. For more information, enquiries, or to place an order, please contact mokul-mooncake@mohg.com or call +603 2330 8797.

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

For those who adore The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur and its iconic trunks, you’ll be thrilled to read what’s upcoming for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. Inspired by St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor’s opulent lifestyle, the establishment unveils two mooncake trunks, embodying his passion for travel and the St. Regis Butler Service.

The Classic Mooncake Trunk is an ode to the esteemed butlers who have shaped the hotel’s legendary narrative and exceptional hospitality. Tapping into John Jacob’s love for travel, the mooncake trunks exude spacious compartments to hold up to eight lotus seed paste mooncakes, with or without yolks.

To elevate the art of gifting, you can also pair their Classic Mooncake Trunk with a premium Da Hong Pao tea canister. This includes a one-of-a-kind artwork using traditional Chinese painting techniques called the Xieyi by the chairman Tan Sri Chua Ma Yu’s wife, Puan Sri Sharon Chua. That’s not all. The establishment has also joined forces with Swarovski to design a Swarovski Super Mooncake Trunk embellished with 307 Silk Shimmer Crystals, accommodating a 6.5” super mooncake with eight yolks.

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s mooncakes are now available for purchase at The Drawing Room Boutique from 1 July to 17 September 2024. You can even order online. For more information, please call +603-2727-6696 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com

Price: Starting from RM300 and above.

Venchi

Blending art and tradition, Venchi’s Mid-Autumn festival offerings take inspiration from renowned Italian artist Giacomo Balla. Splashed in vibrant tones and geometric patterns, the gift boxes feature rabbit motifs with a whimsical touch. From hampers to gift boxes, there are various options to choose from. Discover yours at The Exchange TRX or explore the catalogue here.

Price: Starting from RM115

Ralph’s Coffee

If you loved Ralph’s Coffee Mooncake gift boxes last year, you’re going to love this year’s creations. Celebrating the festival of reunion, Ralph’s Coffee ushers the season with a train-inspired gift box. Designed in the form of a classic steam locomotive, the train symbolises the cafe’s journey from New York to Asia. Inside, you’ll find Ralph’s Coffee BEAR-ista alongside the iconic green-white colourway train featuring six mini mooncakes in Coffee and Chocolate Raspberry flavours.

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Introducing Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s Gilded Collection. Whether you pick square or rectangular, the mooncake box collection makes a perfect gift for your loved ones this season. Adorned with a gold gilded glass exterior, the box is splashed in an opulent gold fabric to match. As a symbol of abundance and prosperity, these creations come with your choice of baked skin or snowskin mooncakes. For an added touch, go ahead and order the Snowskin with Musang King Durian. Check out the catalogue here.

Purchase your mooncakes at the lobby of the Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur from 22 July – 17 September. Or, head over to Mid Valley Megamall on the Ground Floor of the North Court between 29 August and 17 September.

For more information, call / WhatsApp 012 399 5021 or email to fbkl@concorde.net

Price: Glass Box Square (set of 4) – RM138 nett per set | Glass Box Rectangular (set of 2) – RM68 nett per set

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s mooncake collection embodies elegance with a touch of timeless tradition. Each gift box is beautifully decorated with an enchanting peony, which symbolises prosperity, nobility, and happiness. There are four gift sets to choose from: Blossom Bliss Gift Set, Celestial Treasure Gift Set, Blooms Couture Gift Set and Snowskin Indulgence Gift Set.

The Blossom Bliss Gift Set includes a hexagon-shaped gift box in rich red and pink hues, featuring four baked mooncakes of your choice. As for the Celestial Treasure Gift Set, you’ll find eight seasonal baked mooncakes and an elegant tea set. Both gift sets feature flavours such as Red Bean Paste with 30-year-old Dried Tangerine Skin, Pandan Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, Black Truffle Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, White Lotus Seed Paste, Osmanthus Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, White Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk and Assorted Nuts & Sun-dried Fruits.

Lastly, the Blooms Couture Gift Set is a vision with its three-tiered set which includes eight baked mini mooncakes. Flavours include the White Lotus Seed Paste with Salted Egg Lava, Black Truffle Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, Yuzu Lotus Seed Paste with Bird’s Nest and Custard Lava.

For those who prefer snowskin delicacies, the Snowskin Indulgence Gift Set includes eight delicious treats: Musang King, Butterfly Pea Flower Skin & Coconut, Mango & Passion Fruit, and Yuzu & Cheese.

For a limited time, enjoy early bird savings of up to 15% on mooncake purchases from 10 June to 1 August 2024. From 11 July to 3 September 2024, Shangri-La Circle members can save 10% with promo code “SLCMAF24” on mooncake purchases at the Shangri-La Boutique. Shop and earn 2X points when purchasing mooncakes with Mastercard® at Shangri-La Boutique from 8 July – 17 September 2024.

Price: Celestial Treasure Gift Set – RM688 | Blooms Couture Gift Set – RM428 | Snowskin Indulgence Gift Set – RM288

For more, discover here.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur

Introducing PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur’s mooncake gift box creations. The Premium Celestial set features four unique mooncakes flavours placed in a three-tiered jewellery box. Flavours include the signature Baked Pure Lotus with Double Yolks and Baked Durian Lotus with Single Yolk. For the minimalist, the classic COLLECTION gift set is splashed in calming marbled blue and white abstract touches with these two mooncake flavours: Baked Green Tea Lotus with Single Yolk and Baked Yam Lotus with Single Yolk.

Individual mooncakes are also available at RM30 nett per piece. Other flavours include the Black Sesame Lotus with Single Yolk and Baked White Lotus with Purple Sweet Potato.

The Mid-Autumn COLLECTION promotion runs until 17 September 2024 with a two-tiered early-bird discount:
15% off for orders placed from 8 to 31 July 2024
10% off for orders placed from 1 – 31 August 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

Sichuan Kitchen, located in Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre, presents its mooncake creations titled ‘Moonlit Memento’. Taking a historical approach to its mooncake set this year, the restaurant draws inspiration from the ancient dramatic arts of Bian Lian. Displayed on the tin box is the characteristic mask from the Chinese Sinchuan Opera. Each set comes with four mooncake flavours: Red Bean, White Lotus Single Yolk, Golden Jade Single Yolk and Green Tea.

Pre-order period is now open till 15 August 2024. To order, WhatsApp +6012-2665-987 or email fpklcc.dining@fourpoints.com

Price: Moonlit Memento set – RM168 per set.

Discover more here.

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

Meet the YUE Blossom Treasures Collection. At the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, you’ll have a choice to pick between three mooncake gift sets decorated in a leatherette two-layered compartment box. The best part? It can be later transformed into a crossbody bag. What sets its mooncake apart from others is its mouth-watering selection of low-sugar mooncakes.

For the classic baked mooncakes, priced at RM148+ per box, you’ll find Pure Lotus Paste, Red Bean Paste, White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk and Pandan-Lotus Paste with Single Yolk. As for the premium-classic baked mooncakes, priced at RM168+ per box, the flavours include Black Truffle Lotus Paste and Single Yolk, and White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk.

If you prefer artisanal snow skin mooncakes (RM168+ per box), their unique flavours will have you wanting more: 70% Dark Chocolate, 48% Milk Chocolate, Yuzu Citrus, and Strawberry Yogurt.

Another option to consider is the YUE Premium Mooncake Gift Box, which stands out with its golden exterior, red handle, and intricate details. Priced at RM288+, the gift set shines with six premium-classic baked mooncakes and a five-piece Chinese tea set and includes an exclusive tea blend.

The YUE Blossom Treasures Collection will be available for pre-order on Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s online estore for delivery and self-pick-up from 22 July 2024 onwards. For inquiries, please contact via WhatsApp at 017-228-6098 or email Sheraton.PetalingJaya@sheraton.com

The RuMa Hotel and Residences

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, The RuMa Hotel and Residences introduces a premium mooncake collection, honouring the festival’s tradition of unity and gift-giving. Mooncakes, symbolic of unity and prosperity in Chinese culture, are traditionally shared among family and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year’s collection features four innovative flavours: Nyonya Sambal Hae Bee, a spicy blend of white lotus paste with dried shrimp and kaffir lime; Honey Longan, combining white lotus paste with the natural sweetness of Chiang Mai’s dried honey longan; Ondeh, with pandan lotus paste, gula melaka, and coconut; and Callebaut 811, a luxurious Belgian chocolate lotus paste enhanced with Ferrero Rocher.

Each beautifully packaged box of four mooncakes is priced at RM218 nett. Pre-orders begin on 19 July 2024, with pick-up available from 24 August 2024. Customers can enjoy a 10% discount throughout the sales period.

Order yours here.

(written by Fareena Khan)

Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park

Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park is delighted to announce its exclusive mooncake collection for the Mid-Autumn Festival, themed “Jade Rabbit.” This collection celebrates the festival’s heritage and the hotel’s unique design ethos. The mooncakes are presented in a luxurious wooden box adorned with intricate patterns, reflecting the hotel’s contemporary yet classic aesthetic. Crafted with high-quality materials, the box showcases the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. The collection includes a variety of flavours: Signature Mixed Nuts, Pandan Single Yolk, Pure Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, White Lotus Paste (less sugar), Red Bean, and Chocolate Lava, each priced between RM40 and RM41. The Jade Rabbit box of four is available for RM208.

Available from 1 to 11 August 2024, early purchases will enjoy a 15% discount. Pre-orders are now open, with collection from 12 August to 17 September 2024, between 8AM and 9PM daily at Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park. Limited quantities ensure each purchase is a treasured experience.

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur has unveiled its ‘The Art of Travel’ Mooncake Collection, which will be available until 22 September 2024. This collection, designed for modern travellers, features flavours inspired by global destinations and is presented in premium travel-themed packaging. The collection includes classic baked mooncakes and a selection of snow skin mooncakes, with and without alcohol. Each mooncake is encased in a stylish travel carrier, complete with a luggage tag, an elastic strap, and a branded travel pillow.

The Travel Gift Sets include:

The Baked Classic Mooncakes (RM288 nett per box) include Mixed Nuts, White Lotus with Double Yolk, Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, and Red Bean Paste.

The Voyage of Elegance set (RM318 nett per box) offers snow skin mooncakes without alcohol, featuring illy coffee with roasted macadamia nuts, kaffir lime with passion fruit cream cheese and pumpkin seeds, oolong green tea with yuzu custard and Valrhona yuzu chocolate, and chocolate marble with peanut and salted caramel.

The Discover Treasures set (RM358 nett per box) includes snow skin mooncakes with alcohol, such as Famille Perrin Nature Rosé with lychee and lime, Jim Beam Bourbon with rosemary, lemon and apricot, Absolut Blue Vodka with raspberries and cranberries, and Bombay Sapphire with yuzu and lemon peel.

Additionally, the Premium Travel Gift set (RM488 nett) features four snow skin mooncakes with alcohol and a bottle of Absolut Vodka.

The signature snow skin mooncakes include La Vie en Rose (with Famille Perrin Nature Rosé, lychee, and lime) and La Dolce Vita (with illy coffee and roasted macadamia nuts). This exceptional collection offers a culinary journey around the world and makes for a perfect gift for loved ones, embodying the spirit of travel and discovery.

Order here.

(written by Fareena Khan)

Amari Kuala Lumpur

Discover a delightful assortment of home-crafted mooncakes, beautifully presented in two captivating boxes: the Premium Jade Treasure Box with Snow Skin Mooncakes and the Floral Blossoms Gift Box with Traditional Baked Mooncakes.

Premium Jade Treasure Box with Snow Skin Mooncakes

This elegant 4-tier drawer box, adorned with intricate floral patterns and birds, doubles as a luxurious jewellery box. It contains four house-crafted Snow Skin Mooncakes, offering a choice between Pea Flower Musang King and Dragon Fruit Red Bean flavours, or a mix of both.

Savour the Musang King Pea Flower Snow Skin Mooncake, filled with the rich flavour of 100% pure Musang King durian pulp. The Dragon Fruit Red Bean Snow Skin Mooncake offers a perfect blend of mild sweetness, citrus hints, and the earthy taste of red bean paste.

Floral Blossoms Gift Box with Traditional Baked Mooncakes

Designed with sustainability in mind, this wooden gift box, embellished with floral motifs, serves as a functional storage space. It includes four flavours: Pandan Delight, Pure Lotus with Single Egg Yolk, Matcha Red Bean Omichi, and Black Sesame Yam.

The Premium Jade Treasure Box with Snow Skin Mooncakes is available in three options. You can indulge in a set of 4 Musang King Pea Flower Snow Skin Mooncakes for RM208+, a set of 4 Dragon Fruit Red Bean Snow Skin Mooncakes for RM158+, or a mixed set of 2 Pea Flower Musang King and 2 Dragon Fruit Red Bean Snow Skin Mooncakes for RM188+.

The Floral Blossoms Gift Box with Baked Mooncakes is priced at RM178+. This box includes a delightful variety of flavours: Pandan Delight with Single Yolk Baked Mooncake, Pure Lotus Baked Mooncake, Matcha Red Bean Omochi Baked Mooncake, and Black Sesame Yam Baked Mooncake.

Get ready to elevate your mid-autumn festival 2024 celebration by pre-ordering these delightful mooncakes, available for collection from 5 August to 17 September 2024 at Cascade Lounge, Lobby Level, Amari Kuala Lumpur.

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2024: Where You Can Buy Mooncakes in KL & Selangor