Cover The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s mooncake trunks are a collaboration with Swarovski (Photo: The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur)

Here's our annual guide on where to purchase your mooncakes this Mid-Autumn festival

Mid-Autumn festival 2023 is just around the corner on September 29, 2023. A symbol of unity, mooncakes are typically savoured with friends and family. While traditional mooncakes are golden-brown and filled with lotus seed paste and sometimes cured duck egg yolks, popularised in the last few years are snow skin mooncakes, covered in a delicate skin made from glutinous rice flour. 

Whether you prefer traditional varieties or unexpected flavour combinations, we have you covered with our complete round-up of where you can find the best mooncakes in town.

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Hilton Kuala Lumpur

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Above Hilton Kuala Lumpur's moonake selection (Photo: Hilton Kuala Lumpur)

Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s 2023 premium mooncake collection includes the Ember Jade, a snow skin pandan lotus mooncake with sambal and XO sauce, the Chocolate Crescent, made with local chocolate and macadamia, and the Super Moon, which features premium Musang King durian

Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2264 2264

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The St Regis Kuala Lumpur

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Above The St Regis Kuala Lumpur's mooncake selection (Photo: The St Regis Kuala Lumpur)

Indulge in exquisite luxury this Mid-Autumn Festival with The St Regis Kuala Lumpur's collaboration with Swarovski. Their mooncake trunks feature a stunning pastel blue exterior adorned with crystals, while the baby pink interior adds a touch of elegance. Its mooncakes are made with luscious lotus seed paste and egg yolk, and come in classic or supersized versions. 

The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2727 1111

Sunway Resort Hotel

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Above Sunway Resort Hotel's mooncake collection (Photo: Sunway Resort Hotel)

Fans of pandan will enjoy Sunway Resort Hotel's pandan mooncake with lotus paste. Other flavours include the white lotus paste with egg yolk, red bean, and mixed nuts. All mooncakes are made with less sugar, and are available until September 29, 2023.

Sunway Resort Hotel, 1, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, +603 7492 8000

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Above Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur's mooncake selection (Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur)

Crafted by the team at Yun House, both baked and snow skin mooncakes are available at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Experience a fusion of traditional and unique flavours like bird's nest with black sesame, white lotus with seaweed black sugar, and the beloved Musang King durian.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 145, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2382 8888

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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

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Above Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur's black truffle mooncake (Photo: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur)

From July 15 to September 29, 2023, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur presents a mooncake collection inspired by Asian florals. Flavours include red bean with tangerine skin, black truffle lotus, bamboo charcoal skin with pandan, and more. 

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2032 2388

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

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Above Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur)

This Mid-Autumn festival, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur presents the Peranakan Trails mooncake collection. Inspired by the age of the Malayan Straits, flavours include Jasmine Lychee, Jade Custard, White Lotus Double Egg Yolk, and Pure Red Bean.

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2182 1234 

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

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Above The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur)

Li Yen brings back its classic mooncake flavours as well as its Moët & Chandon snow skin mooncakes, most notably the Rosé Imperial Champagne selection. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2142 8000

Girlie's Café

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Above Girlie's Café's mooncake collection (Photo: Girlie's Café)

If you're based in Ipoh, try Girlie's Café's selection of prettily packaged mooncakes. Flavours include white lotus with egg yolk, red bean with kumquat, black sesame with peanuts, and white lotus with seeds. 

Girlie's Café, 26, Jalan Market, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, +6016 550 4451

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

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Above Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur's mooncake offerings (Photo: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur)

Lai Po Heen's premium mooncakes come packaged in a bamboo box that is lined with red velvet. Chocolate fans will love with chocolate, raspberry and peanut mooncake as well as the dark chocolate ganache mooncake. For an opulent choice, try The Golden Moon, which is made with edible gold. 

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2380 8888

JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Above JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur)

JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur is known for its Shanghainese mooncakes filled with ingredients such as crispy yellow lotus paste and baked tiramisu paste. 

JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 183, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2715 9000

The Westin Kuala Lumpur

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Above The Westin Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: The Westin Kuala Lumpur)

Try The Westin Kuala Lumpur's mooncakes, which come in eight different flavours including the Musang King Lava and the low-sugar Osmanthus Royale. The hotel's The Flower Series: Garden of Bloom mooncake case includes a set of four compartments to fit four flavours. 

The Westin Kuala Lumpur, 199, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2731 8333 

Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

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Above Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur's Peranakan Treasures mooncake collection (Photo: Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur)

Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur's signature Cantonese dining establishment, Jade Pavilion, presents the Peranakan Treasures and Garden Treasures mooncake collections. The first is filled with mooncakes in flavours such as pandan lotus paste with dodol, tiramisu lotus paste and brown sugar, and Nyonya red bean with salted mung bean. The latter is filled with traditional mooncakes such as the white lotus paste with egg yolk and yam with egg yolk. 

Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 170, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2117 2888

The Ruma Hotel and Residences

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Above The Ruma Hotel and Residences' mooncake collection (Photo: The Ruma Hotel and Residences)

Packaged in a wooden case, The Ruma Hotel and Residences' mooncake box contains classic mooncakes in two different flavours: red bean paste and lotus paste with double egg yolk. 

The Ruma Hotel and Residences, 7, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2778 0888

The Westin Desaru Coast Resort

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Above The Westin Desaru Coast Resort's mooncake collection (Photo: The Westin Desaru Coast Resort)

From July 24 to September 29, 2023, available from The Westin Desaru Coast Resort will be the Celestial Treasures collection, featuring unique mooncake flavours such as Violet Harmony and Matcha Red Bean Omochi. 

The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Desaru Coast, Jalan Pantai 3, 81930 Bandar Penawar, +607 838 3333

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

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Above Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown's mooncake collection (Photo: Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown)

The Timeless Treasures lantern box crafted by Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown is inspired by paper lanterns and Peranakan artistry. The four mooncakes inside include the Signature 11 Treasures Tea, White Lotus with Single Yolk, Green Tea, and Red Bean.

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2035 7333

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

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Above Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel's mooncake collection (Photo: Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel)

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel presents the Celestial Blooms Mooncake Collection, which includes traditional baked mooncakes in flavours such as red bean, white lotus with yolk, and black truffle lotus, as well as snow skin selections. 

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Lorong Utara C, Pjs 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, +603 7622 8888

One World Hotel

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Above One World Hotel's mooncake collection (Photo: One World Hotel)

Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at One World Hotel has crafted both baked and snow skin mooncakes for Mid-Autumn festival. The deep fried Teo Chew yam with single yolk is a signature flavour, while durian lovers will enjoy the snow skin durian lotus paste mooncake. For those who prefer their mooncakes less sweet, the low-sugar pandan, mixed nuts, and white lotus are sure to satisfy. 

One World Hotel, City Centre, First Avenue, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, +603 7681 1111

W Kuala Lumpur

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Above W Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: W Kuala Lumpur)

W Kuala Lumpur's Moonlit Mirage mooncake collection comes in a fashionable bag. Tea lovers will enjoy the jasmine with red dates and pu'er with lychee mooncakes, while chocolate fans will love the sea salt chocolate mooncake. 

W Kuala Lumpur, 121, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2786 8888

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

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Above InterContinental Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur)

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur presents its mooncake collection titled The Moonlit Garden, featuring flavours such as the Musang King Durian Snow Skin with Oats, Baked Almond Purple Sweet Potato Skin with Pandan Paste, Butterfly Pea Flower Snow Skin, and Bird's Nest with White Lotus Paste. 

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, 165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2782 6000

EQ Kuala Lumpur

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Above EQ Kuala Lumpur's mooncake selection (Photo: EQ Kuala Lumpur)

Savour the delightful selection of mooncakes from the talented team at EQ Kuala Lumpur available in both snow skin and baked. For those seeking non-traditional flavours, the yuzu pandan, butterfly pea flower Vitagen, or sun-dried scallop with mixed nuts mooncake are must-tries. 

EQ Kuala Lumpur, Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2789 7777

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

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Above Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur's mooncake collection (Photo: Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur)

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur's The Elegance of Travel mooncake collection comes in a vintage briefcase with a luggage tag. Cocktail lovers will enjoy the Wild Turkey Bourbon Snow Skin Mooncake made with praline and pecan nuts, while coffee fans will love the Signature illy Coffee Snow Skin Mooncake. 

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, 2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2263 7888

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

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Above Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara's mooncake selection (Photo: Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara)

Embark on a tantalizing mooncake adventure with exquisite flavours like dragon fruit, yam and tiramisu, as well as blueberry and cheese that's available from Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara this Mid-Autumn festival. Also available are the classic baked and snow skin varieties. 

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2720 6688

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