Mid-Autumn Festival 2023: Unusual mooncakes to try

These mooncakes deviate from the traditional varieties typically served during the Mid-Autumn Festival

While these unusual mooncakes may not be filled with lotus paste, salted egg yolk, or red bean, they are sure to still tantalise your tastebuds. From matcha and chocolate-based mooncakes to those made with bird’s nests, we’ve rounded up our favourite flavour bombs this Mid-Autumn Festival that veers from the classic baked or snow skin treats.

On the other hand, if you're looking for traditional mooncakes, we've also put together an ultimate guide to mooncakes for all your gifting needs.

Oh Cha Matcha

Above Oh Cha Matcha's mooncake collection is vegan and sugar free (Photo: Oh Cha Matcha)

Above Matcha takes centre stage in Oh Cha Matcha's mooncake collection (Photo: Oh Cha Matcha)

Catered to those looking for a healthy option this Mid-Autumn festival, Oh Cha Matcha's snow skin mooncakes are vegan and sugar-free without skimping on flavour. Matcha aficionados will appreciate the use of Gyokuro in one of the four mooncakes, a type of green tea specially grown in Kyoto.

Oh Cha Matcha, 130, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, +603 7732 0397

Chocolate Concierge and Mei by Fat Spoon

Above Chocolate Concierge has collaborated with Mei by Fat Spoon for a Mid-Autumn collection (Photo: Chocolate Concierge)

Above The 10-piece set features flavours such as yuzu and red bean (Photo: Chocolate Concierge)

Chocolate fans will love Chocolate Concierge's collaboration with Mei by Fat Spoon, featuring a selection of 10 mooncakes infused with Japanese flavours such as yuzu, black sesame, red bean, and matcha. Slice into the single origin chocolate mooncake to reveal a “yolk” made from sweet potato.

Mei by Fat Spoon, 22-G, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, +603 6211 9219

Ralph's Coffee

Above Ralph's Coffee's coffee lava mooncakes (Photo: Ralph's Coffee)

Above Ralph's Coffee's egg custard lava mooncakes (Photo: Ralph's Coffee)

Held in a mooncake box inspired by the iconic Ralph’s Coffee trike is a specially made tin cabinet holding six handcrafted mini mooncakes. The egg custard lava and the coffee lava mooncakes burst with flavour, the latter of which is made with Ralph’s Coffee's very own beans.

Ralph’s Coffee, Lot 3.55.00 & 3.56.00, Level 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2110 6908

Karls Group

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Those who prefer savoury over sweet will enjoy Karls Group's white lotus with salted egg paste and chicken floss mooncake, as well as the Nyonya sambal and crispy shrimp mooncake. Also available are a variety of other baked and snow skin mooncakes.

Karls Group, 10, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +6016 244 4813

Frank's Bar

Above Frank's Bar's mooncake collection (Photo: Frank's Bar)

A Moonlit Affair is Frank's Bar's Mid-Autumn collection, and consists of a trio of snow skin ice cream-based mooncakes. The treats are best paired with Frank's Bar's Martell cocktails.

Frank's Bar, Avenue K, Unit 06 Level 03, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +6012 674 4860

Enchante Patisserie

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If you're not a fan of traditional mooncakes, Enchante Patisserie's Moonlit Memories collection is inspired by French travel cakes. Four flavours are included—hazelnut yuzu, chocolate, raspberry rose, and matcha yuzu.

Enchante Patisserie, P-1-02 & P-2-02 Gourmet Street, Icon City, Jalan SS 8/39, Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone, 47300 Petaling Jaya, +6016 324 4680

Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur

Above Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur's durian mooncake (Photo: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur)

Durian lovers will enjoy Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur's Celestial Indulgence gift set, which contains the signature baked Musang King durian mooncake as well as the fragrant dragon fruit mooncake.

Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2782 8388

Oversea Restaurant

Above Oversea Restaurant's mooncake with four yolks (Photo: Oversea Restaurant)

The most notable mooncake within Oversea Restaurant's mooncake collection is a lotus paste-filled treat with four yolks, encased within a square mooncake finished with sesame seeds.

Oversea Restaurant, 84-88, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2144 9911

Wishful

Above Wishful's mooncake collection (Photo: Wishful)

While Wishful’s mooncakes may be traditional, they are packaged in a stunning set that is anything but, which includes tea, paper lanterns, and candles. Four gift packages are available, the most extravagant of which comes in a three-tiered drawer box complete with a teapot, chopsticks, and cutlery.

Wishful, Wisma MMB, 1A, Lorong Tandang 51/204b, Seksyen 51, 46050 Petaling Jaya, +6012 733 1672

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Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre

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This Mid-Autumn festival, Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Wonderbrew Kombucha have collaborated to create a collection of mooncakes incorporating lesser seen ingredients such as spirulina, propolis honey, and bird's nest. Gift sets include Wonderbrew Kombucha's drinks in flavours, including beetroot basil and sakura lychee rose.

Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 4, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2170 8888

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