Cover Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with these tasty Akizuki mooncakes from Hotel Okura Manila (Photo: Newport World Resorts)
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with these tasty Akizuki mooncakes from Hotel Okura Manila (Photo: Newport World Resorts)
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The 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival is right around the corner—gift your friends, family and colleagues these tasty mooncakes
With festive flavours spanning the traditional to the delightfully unconventional, these mooncakes make for exquisite gifts this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Symbolising prosperity, unity and the completeness of the full moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival is an occasion steeped in family reunions and expressions of gratitude. At its heart are mooncakes—those golden, round pastries that have evolved from time-honoured lotus paste to modern creations featuring custards, chocolates and even wine-infused fillings. Whether exchanged as tokens of affection among family and friends or as elegant corporate gifts, mooncakes remain the season’s most enduring emblem.
Here’s where to order this year’s most coveted selections:
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1. The Peninsula Manila
The Peninsula Manila’s assorted mini mooncakes (Photo: The Peninsula Manila)
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Flown in directly from Hong Kong, The Peninsula’s mooncakes are revered for their meticulous craftsmanship and velvety textures. This year, two new creations—mini lotus seed paste with egg yolk and mini egg custard—join the hotel’s repertoire, offering a refined take on flavours beloved for their balance of richness and delicacy. Each bite reflects the hotel’s signature attention to detail, combining tradition with culinary precision.
The boutique’s limited-edition boxes are embellished with elegant motifs that heighten the joy of gifting, whether presented to family, close friends or business partners. Loyal patrons will also find comfort in the familiar assortment of selections, a thoughtful way to sample the variety of flavours that make Peninsula’s mooncakes so coveted each year.
Available exclusively at The Peninsula Boutique and The Lobby. For orders, call +63 2 8887 2888 or visit peninsula.com/manila.
2. Newport World Resorts
Hilton Manila’s Celestial Moonbeam collection of mooncakes (Photo: Newport World Resorts)
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At Newport World Resorts, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated across three hotels, each offering its own interpretation of the season. Hilton Manila presents the Celestial Moonbeam collection, an artistic set housed in a purple and gold handbag inspired by traditional Chinese textiles. Within are themed assortments—ranging from snow skin to Shanghainese-style mooncakes—that highlight craftsmanship and cultural homage in equal measure.
Hotel Okura Manila introduces the Akizuki (autumn moon) mooncake box, a wooden octagonal case filled with four artisanal varieties, including XO conpoy, green tea, red bean, and white lotus. Meanwhile, Man Ho at Manila Marriott Hotel brings its signature touch to classic flavours such as red lotus, white lotus and matcha, each enriched with salted yolk. Each hotel underscores its unique identity, yet all share the same ethos of artistry and hospitality that make Newport World Resorts a vibrant destination for festive gifting.
Orders may be placed through each hotel’s hotlines. More details at newportworldresorts.com.
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3. Makati Shangri-La, Manila
Makati Shangri-La, Manila’s Moonlit City, Heartfelt Shangri-La, box of six mooncakes (Photo: Makati Shangri-La, Manila)
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This year’s theme, Moonlit City, Heartfelt Shangri-La, reflects Makati Shangri-La’s dedication to blending heritage with sophistication. The signature mooncake collection highlights six handcrafted creations, ranging from the classic white lotus seed with double egg yolk to the fragrant jasmine tea mooncake and the indulgent assorted nuts with Chinese ham. Modern innovations like red wine with dried raspberry and coconut sesame ensure there’s something for both traditionalists and adventurous palates.
Presented in refined gift boxes or curated hampers paired with teas, wines and delicacies, these mooncakes are designed to elevate the act of giving. The thoughtful variety, paired with the hotel’s hallmark of elegance, makes them equally suited for family reunions or distinguished corporate gifting.
Available at the hotel lobby boutique or via Shangri-La Boutique online. For orders, call +63 2 8813 8888 ext. 7084.
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4. The Manila Hotel
Above The Manila Hotel’s mooncake box of four (Photo: The Manila Hotel)
The Manila Hotel’s mooncake box of four (Photo: The Manila Hotel)
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The historic Manila Hotel marks the occasion with its mooncake box of four, a commemorative set that celebrates both taste and tradition. Flavours such as single yolk red bean, pure white lotus, black sesame, and passion fruit are crafted with attention to quality and detail. Each piece strikes a balance between heritage and modern indulgence, ensuring a memorable experience for both giver and recipient.
The packaging is a tribute to the hotel’s storied façade, transforming each box into a keepsake that doubles as a token of Manila’s history. More than just confections, these mooncakes capture the timeless elegance of the hotel itself—making them ideal gifts for those who appreciate culinary artistry with cultural resonance.
Orders may be placed by calling +63 2 8527 0011 or emailing restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com.
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5. Grand Hyatt Manila
Grand Hyatt Manila’s classic mooncakes (Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila)
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Grand Hyatt Manila reimagines the Mid-Autumn tradition with a collection that bridges heritage and modernity. Its classic baked mooncakes include white lotus, red bean, black sesame, ube and mixed nuts, each paying homage to flavours long associated with prosperity and reunion. In contrast, its pastel-hued snow skin creations—in unique flavours like raspberry, sangria, and croquant—offer vibrant, contemporary alternatives that celebrate innovation.
The hotel’s gift boxes are adorned in soft pink and patterned after the elegant tableware of No. 8 China House, elevating the art of gifting with refined design. For those seeking something more indulgent, curated hampers pair mooncakes with fine wines and spirits, making them fitting for celebrations that extend beyond the family table. Corporate and bulk gifting is also made seamless with thoughtful packaging and order arrangements.
For inquiries, call +63 2 8838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com.
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6. East Ocean Palace
Above Special mooncakes flown in from Hong Kong, available at East Ocean Palace (Photo: courtesy of East Ocean Palace)
Above Special mooncakes flown in from Hong Kong, available at East Ocean Palace (Photo: courtesy of East Ocean Palace)
Special mooncakes flown in from Hong Kong, available at East Ocean Palace (Photo: courtesy of East Ocean Palace)
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A verifiable dining institution that sits comfortably top of mind for quality Chinese cuisine, East Ocean Palace (Tatler Best 20 Restaurant 2025) is no stranger to celebrations and life’s special moments. For this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, they’ve imported Imperial lotus mooncakes with double egg from Hong Kong, conveniently available in boxes of 4. Book yourself a feast at this lauded establishment and toast to the special occasion, then be sure to pick up some mooncakes before heading home to share the festive spirit with family or colleagues.
For inquiries, contact any of East Ocean Palace’s banquet managers or call +63 8826-4503.
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7. Hong Kong MX Mooncake
Hong Kong MX Mooncake’s super lemon mooncakes (Photo: Hong Kong MX Mooncake)
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Hong Kong MX continues to merge tradition with playfulness, introducing imaginative releases alongside its beloved classics. This year, the super lemon mooncake offers a refreshing surprise, infusing citrus essence into a luscious lava centre for a bright and tangy twist on the festival staple. Its striking yellow box adds a modern flourish, making it a standout in both flavour and presentation.
Equally eye-catching is the MX Pokémon mooncake gift box, a collectable featuring Pikachu-inspired packaging and custard mooncakes stamped with Poké Ball motifs. For those who favour time-honoured recipes, the lotus seed mooncake with egg yolk remains a symbol of heritage and reunion, while the low-sugar series provides lighter options without compromising taste. No MX celebration is complete without the lava assorted mooncake box, a medley of molten centres ranging from chocolate to black truffle that adds variety to any gathering.
Available at S Maison, SM Aura, Ayala Malls Vertis North, NuStar Cebu, and online via Lazada, Shopee, and doubledownimportexportinc.com.
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Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
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