From traditional flavours to innovative flavour profiles, here are some of the must-have mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival
This year’s Mid-Autumn offerings are anything but ordinary. From traditional bakes elevated with refined techniques to bold, contemporary interpretations encased in chocolate or painted by hand, these mooncakes speak to craftsmanship, creativity, and a deeper sense of connection.
Venchi
Best known for: Italian artistry, now wrapped in chocolate moonlit dreams
Venchi’s Fase Lunare Collection brings a touch of Turin to the mid-autumn festivities, marrying artisanal flair with the brand’s signature flair for decadence. The mooncakes, sheathed in rich chocolate, come in standout flavours like Tea and Biscuits, Honey and Walnut, and Extra Dark Nibs, each one a multi-layered surprise of texture and depth. The showstoppers, though, are the elaborate gift boxes and hampers–think a double-decker trove packed with 16 chocolate varieties, or a champagne-paired Moonlight Joy Hamper.
Janice Wong
Best known for: Turning mooncakes into edible canvases
There’s nothing traditional about Janice Wong’s Mid-Autumn collection—unless you count the craftsmanship behind each piece. This year, the pastry provocateur offers a spectrum of baked and chocolate mooncakes, with each and every one hand-painted and packed with unexpected flavour combinations. Think Yam Jasmine, Pistachio Longan Blossom, and Salted Egg Orange Rum. The 8-piece sets come with two exclusive ceramic plates by Wong herself and arrive in upcyclable boxes that double as keepsakes (our favourite part). As always, it’s a celebration of culture, artistry, and pure imagination.
Shisen Hanten
Best known for: Their signature Japanese-Szechwan finesse
Shisen Hanten’s mooncakes offer more than a taste of nostalgia; they’ve managed to distil generations of culinary heritage into every bite. Highlights include the new Szechwan Harmony mooncake, infused with the restaurant’s signature pu’er-oolong-chrysanthemum tea blend, and the Assorted Nuts with Jamon Iberico, a contemporary riff on the Cantonese classic. All mooncakes are presented in a custom-crafted rattan handbag (another keepsake!), a nod to Japanese wrapping artistry and thoughtful, modern luxury.
Ritz-Carlton
Best known for: The timeless Ritz-Carlton refinement… with a contemporary flourish
This year’s Mid-Autumn collection from The Ritz is a statement of modern nostalgia in itself. Crafted with the same precision found at the Michelin-starred Summer Pavilion, the Lychee Oolong mooncake is a nod to the restaurant’s signature brew: light, floral, and gently earthy. There’s also a decadent Irish Cream Coffee Liqueur snowskin and the ever-popular Mao Shan Wang durian for those who favour bold indulgence, all of which are presented in the Eight Treasures Box—a reusable, octagon-shaped keepsake inspired by the hotel’s iconic windows.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Cedric Grolet
Best known for: Pastry artistry that bridges the gap between sculpture and patisserie
Cedric Grolet makes a spectacular return this mid-autumn season with a mooncake collection that is, of course, anything but conventional. Executive Chef Diego Jesus Alonso reimagines the tradition through Grolet’s signature lens of fruits and florals, offering both baked and chocolate-shell confections. Expect nuanced creations like Chocolate and Orange with candied azuki, and a four-texture Pistachio delight. Available in elegant sets of two or four, these are mooncakes for those who prefer finesse over fanfare.
Mandarin Oriental
Best known for: Weaving heritage and elegance into every detail
Mooncakes from Mandarin Oriental Singapore arrive dressed in charm and intention this year. Encased in tiered celadon green boxes as always (cleverly designed to double as wine carriers or lanterns), the collection reflects the brand’s signature blend of heritage, refinement, and sustainability. The Four Treasures set remains a favourite, with timeless baked classics such as double yolk white lotus, alongside newer indulgences like black sesame mochi and lychee-longan.
