Mid-Autumn Festival means mooncakes galore! Here are our best picks of these indulgent and tasty treats for you and the kids!
Growing up, the Mid-Autumn Festival was one of my favourite cultural holidays of the year (and it still is!). The family would get together and enjoy the evening by sharing these lotus paste-filled pastries, and the kids would play with their cellophane lanterns (before they caught on fire… thankfully, there are battery-operated ones now!). And, the highlight of every Mid-Autumn festival is checking out the range of mooncakes and the gorgeous boxes that double up as storage tins or gifts for friends and family. So, mark your calendars: this year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 10 September 2022, which means now’s the time to find the best mooncakes in Singapore. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget about the durian-flavoured ones, too – if that’s your thing!
The best mooncakes in Singapore 2022
1. Ding Mooncake
Ding Mooncake offers a variety of baked and snow skin mooncakes, featuring both traditional and modern flavours. All of its mooncakes are handmade and freshly baked without additives or preservatives – it’s no wonder they’re so popular in Singapore! Choose from traditional favourites such as White Lotus, Pandan, or its signature Mao Shan Wang snow skin mooncake. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, opt for its Assortment Premium Snowskin Mooncake box, which comes with exciting flavours like Korean Yuzu, Gula Melaka, French Earl Grey Lavender, and Treviso Tiramisu. Ding Mooncake is also running a 30% early bird promo from now till 22 August 2022, so be sure to order yours soon!
When and where: Order online for delivery. Delivery starts on 22 August 2022.
2. Goodwood Park Hotel
Durian fans will be delighted to know that Goodwood Park Hotel is bringing back its popular durian mooncakes this year! Its durian mooncake range includes flavours like D24, Mao Shan Wang, and the highly sought after Black Thorn. Also making a return are its unique local-flavoured mooncakes: Mango With Pomelo and Cempedak; as well as traditional favourites like baked mooncakes with Lotus Seed Paste and Assorted Nuts With Ham. Goodwood Park Hotel has new flavours that are must-tries as well: the refreshing Strawberry mooncake that comes with juicy chunks of the fruit and hints of soursop; and the locally-inspired Ondeh Ondeh mooncake that’s rich in coconut and gula Melaka flavours.
When & where: Until 5 September 2022. Order online for self pick-up at The Deli, Goodwood Park Hotel or delivery. Minimum order of $100 required for delivery.
3. Chinatown Tai Chong Kok Confectionery (Hue Kee)
If you’re looking for delicious traditional and no-frills mooncake, then look no further than Chinatown Tai Chong Kok Confectionery (Hue Kee). This old-school confectionery has been dishing out handmade Cantonese-styled pastries for more than 30 years. Hue Kee is known for its smooth and rich lotus paste, which are not only handmade but also hand-sorted to ensure each mooncake has the best quality lotus filling. Want something richer? Try out its Butter Pastry mooncakes with salted egg yolk and custard lava centre. And since you’re already shopping for mooncakes, add its popular piggy mooncakes to your cart for a taste of childhood!
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Purchase in-store or pre-order online for self pick-up.
4. Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks
After a successful debut, Bynd Artisan and Sunday Folks are collaborating again to launch their mooncake collection – with a slight twist. For 2022, the personalised gift store and artisanal dessert brand are introducing a baked version of its Shiro-an (white bean) with yuzu zest mooncakes. Each set of mooncakes comes with a stylish bamboo and vegan-leather basket by Bynd Artisan, which can be separated for your daily shopping needs or for you to style up for a day out!
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Pre-order in-store or via Bynd Artisan or Sunday Folks’ websites for self pick-up at any Bynd Artisan and Sunday Folks’ outlets for delivery. Delivery and collection start on 15 August 2022.
5. Raffles Singapore
Raffles Singapore’s mooncakes need no introduction. Its signature Champagne Truffle Snowskin Mooncake has some hardcore fans (yours truly included!), and you can look forward to new boozy mooncake flavours like Baileys Chocolate Truffle and Brass Lion Butterfly Pea Gin with Pandan and Lemongrass snowskin mooncakes. Prefer something more traditional? There’s Mother-of-Pearl with Single Yolk and White Lotus Paste; and Pine Nuts, Macadamia Nuts, and White Lotus Paste choices as well!
When & where: Till 28 August 2022. Purchase in-store or online for self pick-up at Raffles Singapore or delivery.
6. Hong Kong MX
Hong Kong’s super popular MX Lava Custard Mooncakes are available in Singapore! Made from French butter, coconut cream, and salted egg yolks, these yummy treats are double-baked to achieve the effect of oozing golden lava yolk when cut. Hong Kong MX also has three cute collections for 2022: Spiderman mooncakes in Tokachi Red Bean flavour; Minions mooncakes in Lace Lotus Seed flavour; and Doraemon mooncakes in Tokachi Red Bean and Egg Custard flavours.
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Purchase in-store (list of outlets here) or online for delivery.
7. Cat & the Fiddle
Local drinks are the inspiration behind Cat & the Fiddle‘s mooncake collection this year. Unique as they may be, the mooncakes are made with flavours that are familiar to everyone in Singapore: Kopi Gao, Teh Peng, and Bandung. But wait, there’s a surprise in store in each mooncake. In the centre of each mooncake is a white chocolate truffle that’s filled with the premium cheesecake retailer’s signature cream cheese of different flavours. You can expect condensed milk white chocolate for Bandung and Teh Peng, and dark chocolate for Kopi Gao. There’s also a durian snowskin mooncake with generous Mao Shan Wang filling for the durian lovers!
When & where: 10 August – 10 September 2022. Pre-order online for self pick-up or delivery.
8. Thye Moh Chan
Thye Moh Chan, one of the local masters of Teochew pastries, has been a favourite among Singaporeans for many decades. The bakery has been creating handmade pastries for almost 80 years: ranging from traditional tau sar and yam, all-time favourite Yuan Yang, and modern Mao Shan Wang Durian flavoured ones enveloped in flaky pastry crust.
When & where: Until 26 August 2022. Purchase in-store at any Thye Moh Chan outlet.
9. Chuan Ji Singapore
Hainanese mooncake is a disappearing legacy that Chuan Ji Singapore is fighting to save. This Hainanese bakery and cafe uses a near century-old family recipe to create the mooncakes, which are also known as Hainanese Flaky Biscuits. These unique mooncakes have a buttery and flaky crust with a sweet-savoury and peppery filling. Definitely worth a try if you’re looking to sample different traditional mooncakes!
When & where: Purchase in-store or order online for self pick-up or delivery.
10. Comvita x Janice Wong Singapore
Honey-infused mooncakes? Yes, please! Have yourself a sweet Mid-Autumn Festival with Comvita‘s Honey-infused mooncakes, made in partnership with Janice Wong Singapore. These are delicate snowskin mooncakes made with premium Manuka Honey from Comvita, which is a global leader in this product. Mooncake flavours include Pear Manuka Honey, Biscoff Manuka Honey, Lavender Multifloral Honey, and Avocado Multifloral Honey. Oh, and did we mention it has all the therapeutic and health benefits from honey as well? We love!
When & where: Purchase in-store (Janice Wong outlets) or pre-order online for self pick-up at Pure Imagination @ Great World City or Janice Wong Paragon; or delivery.
11. Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
We’re not exaggerating when we say that Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel serves some of the most luxurious mooncakes in town. Spoil your loved ones with the hotel’s perennial favourites: Superior Rose Bird’s Nest with Golden Custard Paste and Pure Mao Shan Wang Premium Grade snowskin mooncakes. Looking for something more exquisite? Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s new Golden Black Truffle Baked Mooncakes with Jamon Iberico Ham and Single Yolk comes in a premium gift set that includes a bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut too!
When & where: 7 August – 10 September 2022. Purchase in-store or order online for self pick-up at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Level 1 or delivery. Minimum order of four boxes required for delivery.
12. The Marmalade Pantry
Love baked mooncakes? You should definitely try The Marmalade Pantry’s mooncakes! Its signature flavours – Baked Charcoal with Black Sesame and Melon Seeds and Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste – are making a return accompanied by new exciting flavours: White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts and Hojicha Matcha with Raisin. And did we mention how much we adore the Blush Pink Rattan Vanity Case and Scarlet Tote Bag that the gift sets come with? Definitely a win for gifting!
When & where: 11 August – 10 September 2022. Pre-order in store or online for self pick-up at The Marmalade Pantry @ Oasia Hotel Downtown or delivery.
13. Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Indulge in exquisite traditional mooncakes by Cherry Garden by Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, featuring the locally inspired Chestnut with Taro Coconut; and a fruit-and-tea pairing of Hongyu Black Tea Lotus with Pomelo, Citrus Peel, and Pumpkin Seed. Mooncake fans who are health-conscious will be delighted to know that Cherry Garden’s Low Sugar Silver Lotus Paste with Double/Single Yolk is on the menu as well!
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Order online for self pick-up at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s Lobby or delivery.
14. Green Common
Here’s one for vegans! Green Common is ringing in the Mid-Autumn Festival with its Vegan Custard Mooncakes, made from creamy eggless custard, award-winning Miyoko’s organic vegan butter, coconut milk, flaxseed powder, and agave syrup. This guilt-free indulgence also contains 0mg cholesterol and 0mg trans-fat. Plus, it’s free of added preservatives!
When & where: Until 21 August 2022. Purchase in-store or online for self pick-up at Green Common in VivoCity or delivery. Collection and delivery starts on 8 August 2022.
15. Hilton Singapore Orchard
Paying homage to tradition, Hilton Singapore Orchard launches a series of Cantonese-style mooncakes in familiar flavours. This includes White Lotus (with and without single/double yolk) and Traditional Mixed Nuts. Those who are looking for a refreshing twist may opt for its Osmanthus White Lotus mooncake, which contains subtle floral notes that complement the sweet White Lotus paste. All mooncakes come in an ornately designed jewellery box that’s sure to dazzle your loved ones!
When & where: 10 August – 10 September 2022. Order online for self pick-up at Ginger.Lily at Hilton Singapore Orchard or delivery.
16. Janice Wong Singapore
You can expect mooncakes that are works of art from Janice Wong Singapore. The confectionery brand has two mooncake collections this year: the famous Chocolate mooncakes and the new Snowskin mooncake. The Chocolate collection will feature “pure” bean-to-bar chocolates with new flavours that are distinctly local, such as Kaffir Leaf, Laksa Lemongrass, Coconut Curry Leaf, and Gingerflower. Taste of Japan will also be making a return in the form of snowskin mooncakes, with new flavours like Bergamot Sea Salt, Sake Matcha, Kombu Wasabi Chestnut, and Calpis Sakura.
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Purchase in-store or order online for self pick-up at Pure Imagination @ Great World City or Janice Wong @ Paragon; or delivery.
17. ZEE & ELLE
Known for its fruit and tea-infused cakes, it’s only natural that ZEE & ELLE‘s debut mooncakes are handcrafted with exquisite tea and fruit flavours. Its collection of snowskin mooncakes come in flavours like Oolong Lychee, Jasmine Pearl Peach, Blissful Berries Pu’Er, and Japanese Citrus Yuzu. The Jasmine Pearl Peach mooncake is especially luxurious, as it’s topped with 24K gold leaf flakes. Fancy!
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Pre-order online for self pick-up or delivery.
18. GODIVA
Chocolate lovers won’t want to miss GODIVA’s chocolate mooncakes, featuring six unique flavours. Dark chocolate aficionados can try out the Black Truffle Apricot and Ginger Mango dark chocolate mooncakes; milk chocolate fans will love the Passion Fruit Hazelnut milk chocolate mooncake; and there’s also Lychee Oolong Tea, Matcha Citrus, as well as Raspberry and Rose for those who prefer white chocolate.
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Purchase in-store or order online for self pick-up or delivery.
19. Yàn
One of our all-time favourite yam mooncakes by Yàn is back on the menu this Mid-Autumn Festival! Along with the Thousand Layer Yam Mooncake, the restaurant also offers classic baked White Lotus mooncakes with single, double yolk, as well as macadamia nuts options. And if you still can’t get over the king of fruits, go for its Mao Shan Wang Durian snowskin mooncake!
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Pre-order in-store or online for self pick-up or delivery. Collection and delivery starts from 8 August 2022.
20. The St. Regis Singapore
Two of The St. Regis Singapore‘s popular snowskin mooncakes are making a return: Black & White Sesame Paste with Salted Peanut Truffle and Pure ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian. Besides these, the hotel’s snowskin mooncakes feature some exciting additions, including a zesty Yuzu Paste with Cream Cheese Truffle and a fruity Lychee Paste with Peach Passionfruit Truffle.
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Pre-order online for self pick-up or delivery.
21. Sheraton Towers Singapore
If your preferred mooncake flavour is traditional baked mixed nuts, then you’ll want to try Sheraton Towers Singapore‘s Oats & Dried Fruits mooncake. This unique mooncake is made with wholesome ingredients, such as oats, raisins, apricots, prunes, and dried figs. The hotel’s signature snowskin favourites – Champagne, Lychee Martini, and Sea Salt Truffle Dark Chocolate – are making a return together with a new fruity addition, Pomegranate.
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Purchase in-store or pre-order online for self pick-up or delivery.
22. JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is a vibrantly colourful affair at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach! Just check out how beautiful its snowskin mooncake collection is! Fans will remember its red boozy Martell VSOP Chamomile Truffle with Red Dates Lotus, the luxurious Royal Salute Caramel Sea Salt Truffle with Honey Purple Potato, and rich Durian Mao Shan Wang. The hotel is adding two newcomers to the fluorescent collection for 2022: citrusy Lemon Truffle with Green Tea Lotus and aromatic Black Tea Truffle with Pu-Er Lotus.
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Pre-order online for self pick-up or delivery.
23. Mdm Ling Bakery
Here’s how you can make this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival super fun for the kids – with Mooncake Game Boxes from Mdm Ling Bakery! The bakery collaborated with Hasbro to create the world’s first MONOPOLY Mooncake Street Smart edition. Each box – which doubles up as a game board – comes with four mooncakes, which you can choose from four different collections. There are traditional white lotus paste mooncakes; lava-centred mooncakes; cookie-inspired ones, as well as a collection inspired by traditional Chinese dessert flavours. More of a Queen’s Gambit fan? Mdm Ling has international chess mooncake boxes, and even a Chinese chess one as well!
When & where: Until 10 September 2022. Order online for delivery.
Now the hard part – choosing which ones to buy! Good luck!
