Here’s Where You Can Get The Best Mooncakes In Singapore

Conrad Centennial Singapore’s snowskin mooncakes come in mini versions and four flavours this year. We particularly enjoyed the Honey Osmanthus mini snowskin mooncake ($88 for eight), perfumed with a light osmanthus fragrance and just on the right side of sweet. You can also go for the Acai, Goji Berries and Dates Snowskin that is low in sugar, the chocolatey Royal Hazelnut Crunch or the Green Tea Snowskin.

Each purchase of four to eight mooncakes per set gets you the hotel’s classic orange gift box, but if you’re looking to inpress, there’s a striking red Limited Edition Faux Crocodile Leather Box that’ll double as a jewellery box.

Available from July 1 to Sept 21, 2021. Available for delivery from Aug 19 to Sept 17, 2021, order at least 3 days in advance. Order here. There’s an early bird discount of 35 per cent off for orders from now till Aug 10, 2021.

Conrad Centennial Singapore is at 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982.

How do you make traditional mooncakes look more fashionable? The Marmalade Pantry has decided to use a limited-edition faux leather tote to replace the box, making it a unique ‘gift bag’ instead.

The small iteration contains four mooncakes while the larger tote holds 12 to 16. Two new flavours are introduced this year: Pandan Kaya with Melon Seeds and Classic Earl Grey Infused Lotus Paste, adding to the classic Baked Charcoal with Black Sesame and Macadamia Nuts and Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste flavours.

There are four gift sets available. The Marmalade Mix ($72+) has one of each flavour, The Classic Collection ($74+) has four Double Yolk with White Lotus, The Dual Deluxe ($238+) has 16 mooncakes with four of each flavour and a 30g tin of Gryphon Gold Moscato Tea, and finally, The Gold Moscato ($238+) has 12 mooncakes with three of each flavour and two tins of Gryphon Gold Moscato Tea.

Order via The Marmalade Pantry’s website, from now till September 17. The delivery/collection period is from August 13 to September 21.

First up on our list of interesting mooncake flavours to try is Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza’s White Rabbit Truffle with Cranberry Paste. While this snowskin mooncake may sound really sweet, the combination is one that’s really interesting and well-balanced. Besides, the hotel is widely known for baking its own mooncakes and boasts a recipe that contains no preservatives or artificial flavouring.

But if this new flavour is not up your alley, you’ll be glad to know that the hotel will also be serving some of its other bestsellers as part of its lineup for this Mid-Autumn Festival such as the classic White Lotus Seed Paste with Single/Double Yolk Baked Mooncake and White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Macadamia Nuts.

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Can’t decide between something fruity or boozy? Then JW Marriott’s Green Apple with Soju Truffle mooncake is just the thing for you. They also have other unique options like the Pineapple Cempedak, Mocha with Chocolate Truffle and Milk Tea with Bailey Truffle to add to your list of new mooncake flavours to try this Mid-Autumn Festival.

What’s more, the mooncakes here are also packaged in a beautifully designed box in two colour options: Blossom Blue and Peranakan Teal. The first is shaped like the Chinese character for the moon, 月, while the latter takes on a vibrant presentation adorned with decorative Peranakan motifs.

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Shisen Hanten, a stunning 2 Michelin star restaurant located at the heart of Orchard, is rolling out its very own selection of mooncakes and the flavours are as intriguing as ever. The five mooncake flavours that you can look forward to are the Mixed Nuts with Jamon Iberico; White Lotus Paste which comes in Single or Double Yolk; Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste (Low Sugar); Azuki Red Bean Paste and Pine Nuts as well as their new flavour this year – Japanese Pumpkin with Sakura Petals and White Lotus Paste (Low Sugar). The latter is an ode to autumn flavours and a celebration of Japanese culture — as pumpkin routinely features in Japanese snacks.

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Featuring a resplendent curation of traditional baked and contemporary snowskin mooncakes, you’ll find what you need here at the award-winning Li Bai Cantonese restaurant at Sheraton Towers Singapore. This year, Sheraton Towers added two new creations to its menu: White Lotus Seed Collagen Paste with Single Egg Yolk mooncake and the new Mini Snow Skin Brown Sugar Mochi. The latter is expected to be a popular favourite among bubble tea lovers, as it brings to mind the flavours of the well-loved brown sugar bubble tea, featuring brown sugar filling that is generously filled with chewy mochi.

To top it all off, the treats are also encased in a one-tier treasure trove — a new premium packaging featuring a gorgeous 3D paper-cut design. Limited edition regenerated nylon bags are also available for purchase — perfect if you’re looking to gift the mooncakes to your loved ones.

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To the Mid-Autumn Festival, The Ritz-Carlton has just introduced two new flavours to its lineup of mooncakes — the baked Osmanthus Oolong and Lychee Tea Paste with Macadamia mooncake. These mooncakes are perfect for those who prefer something that’s floral, fruit and nutty. Alternatively, the hotel will also be serving  other perennial favourites like the mini snowskin Lycheetini mooncakes that comprise a mix of real lychee bits with the same fruit liqueur, and the snowskin ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian mooncakes that aim to delight lovers of this delectable fruit. View the full menu here.

This year, Yan Ting at The St. Regis Singapore is bringing back its classic baked mooncakes: White Lotus Paste with Single, Double or Four Yolks; White Lotus Paste with Assorted Nuts and Yunnan Ham; and the Reduced Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts (for those who’d like to opt for a healthier choice).

But if you’re not a fan of traditional mooncakes, Yan Ting also offers a wide array of snowskin mooncake options for you to choose from too. Some of the flavours include Pure ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian; Royal Milk Tea Paste with Gula Melaka Truffle; Pandan Paste with Macadamia Nuts as well as Yuzu Paste with Lemon Citrus.

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After a five-year hiatus from the mooncake scene, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is back with new flavours for you to try this September. Focusing on traditional baked mooncakes, the hotel is offering flavours such as green tea, black sesame, lychee, white lotus and more — of which more than half of the flavours are halal.

For those who are more adventurous, Holiday Inn is also offering two new exciting flavours like the Sea Salt Caramel Praline Snowskin Mooncake, which sees the inclusion of buttery smooth caramel and white lotus seed paste, while the Green Tea Paste with Chrysanthemum Praline Snowskin Mooncake boasts a blend of light floral notes and chocolate praline, that tastes refreshing with every bite.

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When it comes to creative mooncake flavours, you can definitely count on Goodwood Park Hotel. This year, the hotel has released a tropical-themed snowskin mooncake, the Tropicana featuring coconut and passionfruit puree filled with chunks of pineapple and coconut flakes.

Another delightful flavour added to the menu is Chicky Duo. Unlike your usual mooncakes, these particular treats are deftly handcrafted into the shape of baby birds, baked into a pie. Filled with white lotus paste enriched with a quarter of golden salted egg yolk, the delicate baked snack is enrobed in light buttery pastry skin that tastes as good as it looks.

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If there’s one thing The Peninsula is known for, it’d have to be its iconic Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes. Unlike other traditional treats, this unique mooncake has gained quite a reputation in the region,  and for good reasons too. Made from its very own recipe was created in 1986, the mooncakes comprise premium-grade duck eggs, butter and coconut milk, just to name a few. On top of that, they also come with savoury light custard that's best enjoyed warm.

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For those looking for local flavours, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport might just have something that will delight your taste buds. Inspired by some of our favourite Asian desserts, you’ll find unique flavours such as Yuzu, Adzuki Beans, Mango Pomelo and Orh Nee. The hotel has also added the White Lotus Orange Paste with Melon Seeds baked mooncake to its baked selection too.

Providing the perfect gifting experience, these mooncakes are packed in an elegant gift box adorned with orchid motifs that’s reminiscent of Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s iconic façade.

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If you’ve tried the Champagne Truffle Snowskin Mooncake from Raffles Hotel Singapore, then you’ll be glad to know that it’s back again this year. Other mooncakes making their debut include: Da Li Rose and Strawberry Chocolate Snowskin Mooncake — perfect for those who love something sweet and floral — as well as the Yunnan Dark Brown and Truffle Snowskin Mooncake that goes well with your favourite cup of tea.

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Cherry Garden has just introduced a selection of exquisitely crafted mooncakes in both the baked and snowskin varieties. Think Chestnut Paste with Hokkaido Milk, Apricot and Melon Seeds and the Pandan Coconut snowskin. Another must-try item is the BiluoChun Green Tea with Guava and Chestnut snowskin.

But if you’re looking for something a little less sweet, then look over to Cherry Garden’s series of low-sugar mooncakes which will include the Low Sugar Silver Lotus Paste with 1/2 yolks and the Lychee Martini and Chocolate Truffle.

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This story first appeared in Her World