The chefs at award-winning Shanghai restaurant have designed a unique selection of handcrafted mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival, each creation paying tribute to this celestial tradition. Handcrafted by skillful Dim Sum Chef Kong Sok Wah and his team, these parcels of sweet pastry are the perfect gifts for loved ones and friends.

This Mid-Autumn Festival a lineup of unique mooncakes is presented with flavours such as Baked Pandan Paste with Salted Egg Yolk and the delicate Snow Skin Shiro Umeboshi with Green Tea. The popular Snow Skin Durian Paste with Truffle is also available this year for durian enthusiasts and these delights are made with fresh Musang King durians and encased in a delicate chilled snowskin, a truly decadent combination.

Effortlessly fusing traditional ingredients with modern flavours, Chef Kong presents three new creations this year – Baked Corn Paste with Salted Egg Yolk, Snow Skin Corn Paste with Red Wine and Snow Skin Custard Paste with Tiramisu. Aromatic and finely balanced, each mooncake is the perfect addition to any family gathering or celebration.

Those who prefer traditional flavours will take pleasure in favourites such as Baked White Lotus Paste with Salted Egg Yolk, Baked Black Sesame Paste, Baked Bamboo-Charcoal Paste with Salted Egg Yolk and Deep-Fried Crispy Yam Paste.

Available through 24 September, a box of six mini mooncakes is priced from RM98 and a box of four large mooncakes is priced from RM178.

Located on Level 1 at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai is open from Monday to Saturday for lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm and for dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. On Sundays and Public Holidays, it is open for lunch from 10.30am to 2.30pm. For orders and more information, please call Shanghai at +60 3 2719 8288 or email shanghairestaurant@ytlhotels.com.my.