This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 17 September, a time to be spent with loved ones, lighting-up lanterns to light your path to prosperity, and savouring the amazing rich Chinese pastry: the mooncake. Whether you’re looking for premium gifts to treat your family and friends or you simply want to indulge in the best mooncakes Kuala Lumpur has to offer, read on for our curated list of offerings from various five-star hotels.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Renowned as one of the best Chinese restaurants among luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Lai Po Heen boasts exquisite Cantonese cuisine. Present an opulent gift to your family and loved ones in the form of a box of six mooncakes (RM270 nett) packaged in a tasteful red and gold box with flavours including Red Bean Paste, Lotus Paste & Single Egg Yolk, Pandan Flavour & Single Egg Yolk, and Pumpkin Flavour & Melon Seed. For chocolate lovers, don’t miss out on sampling their chocolate mooncakes such as Yuzu Ganache & Hazelnuts Praline or the Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache & Crunchy Praline (RM45 nett per piece).
For enquiries, call +603 2330 8797 or email mokul-mooncake@mohg.com.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Chef Ng Meng Loong, the award-winning dim sum maestro of the hotel’s Michelin Selected Cantonese restaurant, Yun House, has added his touch of magic to the Mid-Autumn festivities. His intricate creations including Snow Skin Mooncakes are available in luscious flavours such as Musang King Durian, and Bird’s Nest with Black Sesame and Almond. A new signature mooncake has also been revealed: the Black Truffle Lotus Paste with Pine Nuts and Kelulut Honey—an unusual combination in snow skin mooncakes. These are available individually or in a striking crimson-and-gold Four Seasons box (RM288+ to RM388+).
For enquiries, contact +603 2382 8640 or email yunhouse.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com.
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
To usher in the Moon Festival, St. Regis draws inspiration from their founder John Jacob Astor to create two exquisite mooncake trunks, which can be repurposed to store jewellery and more. The Classic Mooncake Trunk with four pieces of mooncakes, combined with a bottle of The Macallan 12 Year Old Rare Cask (RM3,888), makes the ultimate gift. Another choice gift is the Classic Mooncake Trunk with four pieces of mooncake, paired with a canister of Premium Da Hong Pao Chinese Tea (RM488), with Chinese calligraphy art imprinted by Puan Sri Sharon Chua, the wife of the hotel’s chairman Tan Sri Chua Ma Yu.
For enquiries, call +60327276696 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com.
Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur
For a season of reunion and joy, the hotel presents two splendid packaging options to add a touch of tradition and luxury to the celebrations. This includes The Premium Celestial set, (RM288 nett), where four scrumptious mooncakes are nestled in an elaborately designed three-tiered jewellery box in lustrous gold. Another is the Classic Collection Set (RM188 nett) in a lovely box of marbled blue and white hues. Indulge in sumptuous flavours such as Black sesame lotus with single yolk, and Baked white lotus with purple sweet potato.
Please note that a 72-hour pre-order is required to ensure the availability of your preferred flavours at the hotel. For enquiries, call +603 2782 8388 or email: dining.prckul@panpacific.com.
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
For their latest Mid-Autumn collection, the InterContinental’s restaurant Tao Chinese Cuisine has partnered with the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA), an international for-profit association wholly owned by differently-abled artists to help them meet their financial needs. This includes The Mystic Radiance Lantern Gift Box (RM218 to RM248 nett), inclusive of an LED tea light candle that transforms the box into a lantern, and the Mystic Splendour Premium Box (RM298 nett) which comes with a tea canister of Tao’s Signature Black Tea. Sample highly coveted mooncakes such as the Almond & Sweet Potato Baked Skin and the Musang King Durian Snow Skin with Oats.
For enquiries, call +603 2782 6173, WhatsApp at +6016 202 4623 or email fb.lead@ickualalumpur.com.my.
W Kuala Lumpur
The W hotel is known for its distinctive vibe that extends to its mooncake offerings. This year, the Moonlit Mystique Trunk Collection is available in two vivid shades. Elevate your mixology game with the Moonlit Mystique Mixology Trunk (RM408 nett) featuring bottles of Martell or Choya spirits, recipe cards, limited-edition magnets, a choice of four mooncakes, and more. Have a bite of flavours such as Mango Lotus, Chocolate Lava, and Golden Butter Milk. The hotel is also introducing dessert mooncakes, such as Tempted Berry and Matcha Cravings, for those with a sweet tooth.
For enquiries, WhatsApp and call +6012 207 9088 or email w.kulwh.YEN@whotels.com or bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
For those looking for exceptional and showstopping boxes as gifts, look no further than the five-star hotel’s collaboration with Jaemy.C, a mixed-media digital illustrator who specialises in seamlessly intertwining traditional calligraphy and modern art. The Premium Jaemy.C Box X Heavenly Gold Mooncakes set (RM458) includes stunning dragon artwork along with four Signature Traditional Baked Mooncakes. Another unique creation by the artist is the Jaemy.C Box X Snow Skin Mooncakes (RM208) packaged in a vibrant cylindrical box that doubles as a lantern when opened.
For enquiries, contact +603 2264 2264 or email hiltonkualalumpur_FB@hilton.com.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
This year, Executive Chef Terence Fong has created decadent creations that are a fusion of traditional flavours and modern twists, all packaged in elegant boxes adorned with peonies. An excellent choice is the two-tiered Celestial Treasure Gift Set (RM688) filled with eight seasonal baked delicacies such as Red Bean Paste with 30-year-old Dried Tangerine Skin and Black Truffle Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk accompanied by an elegant tea set. Otherwise, the Snowskin Indulgence Gift Set (RM288 for eight pieces) is a delectable delight of flavours including Musang King and Butterfly Pea Flower Skin & Coconut. Enjoy early bird savings of up to 15 per cent on mooncake purchases from now until 1 August 2024.
For enquiries, contact +603 2786 2378 or email festive.KL@shangri-la.com.
Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur
From one of the newest five-star hotels in town, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur presents its limited-edition Lexis Mooncake Gift Set (RM228 nett) for those who cherish traditional flavours. Four classic mooncakes are encased in a beautifully designed package featuring the White Lotus with Single Yolk, Mixed Nuts, Pandan with Single Yolk, and White Lotus. Enjoy early bird discounts of up to 10 per cent on orders before 1 September. Those who purchase 10 sets or more will also get to enjoy a 20 per cent discount, while purchases of 20 sets or more will get 30 per cent off.
For enquiries, call Roselle Coffee House at +603 2177 1188 ext. 1167 or email asstfnbmgr@imperiallexiskl.com.
