The essential mooncake collections for mid-autumn festival 2019

Parents, it’s almost time for the Mid-Autumn festival! And of course, what better wait to celebrate the occasion by eating mooncakes with our family?

So if you’re looking to stock up on sweet treats before mooncake festival 2019 happens on September, 13, here are some highly recommended mooncake collections! Plus, we added info on some early bird discounts not to be missed!

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17 best mooncake collections to celebrate Mooncake festival 2019

1. Bakerzin

Bakerzin returns with another round of innovative and delectable mooncakes. Their award-winning pastries continue to impress and this year’s offerings are no different. The Fruity Fun, Tipsy Treats, Splendid Sesame, and Local Favourites collections all make another appearance much to the delight of critics and customers. 

 The “Bobba Love” and “Bean There” collections are new additions to the eclectic series. The boba-inspired collection is limited to only 1000 boxes, so pre-order before it all runs out!

Pre-orders are available from July 12 to September 12 and can be collected anytime up to September 13. Delivery is available! Do note that orders must be placed 1 working day in advance with a 2pm cutoff time. Order before August 1 to avoid the delivery surcharge of S$35.

2. Tim Ho Wan

The Tim Ho Wan Mooncake Trio consists of Low Sugar Pandan & Lotus Seed, Black Sesame & Melon Seed, and Single Yolk Low Sugar White Lotus Paste.

These sweet treats are made from ingredients to signify increased longevity, perfect happiness, and improved fortune. And you can order this wonderful set for only S$25 until September 12.

The mooncakes are available at any one of Tim Ho Wan’s outlets. Delivery options are available with an additional surcharge.

3. Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

For their first mid-autumn festival ever, Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore launched a collection of mooncakes made by the  3-Michelin-star, “Demon Chef” Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation. 

“Mooncakes are a treasured tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival, inspired by the tale of Chang’e – the Goddess of the Moon. As you come together with family and friends, I hope you enjoy my first mooncake range, created with familiar, authentic flavours, wishing you happiness and good fortune,” shares Chef Alvin. 

The exclusive mooncakes are available from August 8 to September 13 at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore and Chef Alvin’s restaurant, 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung.

4. The Marmalade Pantry

The Marmalade Pantry offers two pork- and lard-free gift sets in The Marmalade Mix (S$64) and The Classic Collection ($68). 

The restaurant offers four unique and distinct flavours: Double Yolk With White Lotus Paste, Macadamia Nuts with White Lotus Paste, Jade Paste with Cempedak, and Charcoal Baked mooncake with Black Sesame and Melon Seeds. 

But if you’re looking for a more traditional flavour, the Classic Collection also has four pieces of the silky smooth Double Yolk With White Lotus Paste.

Pre-orders are available until 31 July and collection is available from 8 August 8 to 13 September.

5. Janice Wong Singapore

Janice Wong Singapore offers a delicious treat of mooncakes with flavours from nine different Japanese regions. The Mooncake Box Set (S$65) is inspired by Janice’s travels earlier this year to the Land of the Rising Sun. The specially curated snow-skin mooncakes can be pre-ordered an early bird discount of 25% on orders placed before 25 August.

Janice Wong Singapore also offers a 30% corporate discount for orders of 30 boxes and above. And if your bill totals over S$300, delivery is free!

The nine flavours that come in this set are kinako (roasted soy flour) from Hokkaido, yuzu from Kochi, sweet potato from Tokushima, ume (Asian plum) from Wakayama, azuki (red bean) from Mie / Aichii, Matcha (Japanese green tea) from Shizuoka, Hojicha (roasted Japanese green tea) from Kyoto, chestnut from Kumamoto, and peanut from Chiba.

6. JW Marriott Singapore South Beach

JW Marriott Singapore South Beach’s Mid-Autumn Collection features a wide range of flavours, from the tangy Blueberry to the supreme durian Mao Shan Wang!

Their Madame Fan Mooncake Box houses the mooncakes in a rosegold velvet jewellery box-like packaging. The exclusive packaging also comes with a 375ml bottle Louis Roederer champagne. The mooncakes will be available from 12 August to 13 September.

An early-bird discount of 20% is available for DBS/POSB card-holders when you order from by August 11. After that, 15% is available for orders placed between 11 August to 13 September.

7. Swensen’s

Swensen’s “Mickey Go Local” mooncake series are just the cutest! These mooncakes come in four different flavours: bandung, kaya, cookies ‘n cream, and sticky chewy chocolate). Each piece is vibrant to differentiate the flavour from the others, with a white chocolate “SHIOK” to top it all off! You can pick up this limited edition for S$69.90.

Swensen’s are also selling their ice-cream mooncakes as well. Choose from four pieces in the Flavour’s of Home collection for S$42.80 which comes in an get an exclusive cooler bag when you purchase this set. You can also take home a piece for S$11.90! The available flavours are bandung, kaya, yummy yam, durian supreme, sedap chempedak, and sticky chewy chocolate.

It’s available from 1 August to 13 September at all Swensen’s outlets.

Members of Swensen’s Cool Rewards enjoy an early bird discount (20%) when booking from August 1 to 31, or 15% off when ordering from Sept 1 to 13. Credit card discounts are also available.

8. Prima Tower

Gift traditional mooncakes made by Hong Kong Master Chef Chan Sung Og. The Crispy Yam Paste with Single Yolk mooncakes are going for $50.80+ per box! But if you have a more adventurous palate, try the Mao Shan Wang Durian snowskin mooncakes instead!

The exclusive mooncake range is available from August 15 to September 13. There’s a 10% discount when buying a box of mooncakes, and 20% off if you buy 11 or more boxes in one go!

Mooncakes and Mid-Autumn menus are available from 15 August to 13 September 2019. Enjoy 10% off when you purchase a box of mooncakes, and 20% off when you purchase 11 or more boxes.

Image source: Prima Tower

9. Thye Moh Chan

Thye Moh Chan returns with more Teochew specially handcrafted mooncakes! There’s something for everyone in their delectable range, such as the new Milky Yuzu with hints of honey, melon seed and sweet mung bean, to last year’s crowd favourite, Mao Shan Wang Durian.

It’s available from now until 13 Sep (while stocks last). And there’s an early bird special (until 29 August) of $3 off each 4-piece mooncake box if you buy two or more boxes.

10. PrimaDéli

The masters of baked goods have released their selection of delectable mooncakes! Available from August 1 to September 13 at all PrimaDéli outlets, four new snowskin mooncakes can be enjoyed.

The new range includes Mini Yuzu with Chia Seeds, Mini Matcha Red Bean, Mini Mylo, and Mini Raspberry Vanilla. Buy one for $5.90 or a box for $51.80!

The baked mooncakes are also available in two different sizes – regular and mini! 

11. Yan Ting 

Yan Ting at The St. Regis Singapore offers premium mooncake collections suitable as gifts for friends and family, or to indulge in by yourself!

Introducing three new snowskin mooncakes this year, you are truly spoilt for choice with the variety of innovative and creative flavours. The Chendol Paste with Melon Seeds Snow Skin Mooncake ($76 for a box of 8) has several flavours and textures to make each mouthful an adventure. Or you could try the Taro Paste with Salted Egg Yolk Trffule and Almond Flakes Snow Skin Mooncake ($78 for a box of 8) for a perfect balance between sweet and saltiness. For bubble tea lovers, the Royal Milk Tea Paste with Oolong Tea Truffle Snow Skin Mooncake  ($78 for a box of 8) satisfies your boba cravings!

The ever-popular Black Sesame Paste with Salted Peanut Truffle Snow Skin Mooncake ($78 for a box of 8) and Pure “Mao Shan Wang” Durian Snow Skin Mooncake ($118 for a box of 8) make their return for this year.

The mooncakes are available from July 23 to September 13 between 10:30am to 10pm at Yan Ting.

There is a 15% discount for purchases made between August 24 to September 13. American Expresss, Citibank and Maybank credit card holders also enjoy 15% discount for purchases made between July 13 to August 23.

12. Starbucks

Your favourite cafe franchise is back this time with coffee-infused mooncakes! You can pick up any of their Caramel & Hazelnut, Honey Earl Grey, Yam Paste, White Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk or Mango flavours for $5.90 each.

Of course, sharing is caring; pick up a box of 8 pieces, with two of Caramel & Hazelnut, Honey Earl Grey, Yam Paste, and Mango! For more traditional flavours, you can get the standard box with 8 pieces of White Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk mooncakes! Both box sets are available for only $59.90 and come with a reusable gift bag.

Also keep an eye out for their festively nocturne-inspired tumblers and cups!

13. Icenoie Hokkaido

Hokkaido’s number one gelato have released their first-ever range of mooncakes! Available from August 9 to September 13 and in two designs (cow embossment or the brand’s embossment), you can try the smoothest gelato in mooncake form. There is a range of six flavours – Chocolate, Double Cheese, Fresh Strawberry, Matcha, Cookies & Cream, and Fresh Milk. Each piece is $6, and you get a free Icenoie Hokkaido cooler bag with every bill over $30!

14. SunnyHills

To celebrate their 10-year anniversary, SunnyHills launched their limited edition Pineapple Custard Mooncake! Buttery smooth and not too sweet, the pineapple motif symbolises the blessings that mid-autumn festival brings!

You can purchase a 6-piece box set for $45 online or from either store in Raffles Hotel or in Takashimaya. Do note the 10% discount on all orders made before September 3rd!

15. Kam’s Roast

‘Tis the season for innovation! Surprise friends and family with a Michelin-starred duck-infused mooncake! Retailing at $18 per piece or $68 for a box of 4 mooncakes, Kam’s Roast Assorted Nuts with Roast Duck Mooncake will whet the appetites of gourmands!

But if you want to play it safe, you can gift the Kam’s Roast Red Bean Orange Peel Mooncake for more familiar flavours going for the same price.

Available from August 16, enjoy a 25% discount on all orders placed during August!

16. Deliveroo 

Popular food delivery service, Deliveroo, has partnered with local artisanal bakery, The Bakerhaus, to satisfy your fix for the sweet treat this season. These mooncakes taste as great as they look, as each piece is filled with mouth-watering blueberry filling. From 2nd to 6th September, the first 20 customers each day who order from or dine-in at Deliveroo Food Market will stand a chance to receive a complimentary, limited edition snow skin mooncake featuring the blueberry filling, 

Deliveroo’s mooncake giveaway will be available exclusively from 2nd to 6th September from Deliveroo Food Market, ALICE@MEDIAPOLIS, while stocks last.

17. Old Seng Choong

Indulge in Old Seng Choong’s stellar mooncake collection with your family this Mid-Autumn Festival that comes with familiar nostalgic flavours in their selections of baked and snowskin mooncakes. 

Headlining the baked range is the new Red Lotus Paste (Wu Ren) with Bakwa; one of four mooncakes in the Four Heavenly Kings collection. Other flavours include Black Sesame with Yolk Blend & Melon Seeds, White Lotus with Pumpkin Seeds and White Lotus Paste Yolk Blend. Get their classic box of four assorted mooncakes at $68.80!

If snow skin mooncakes are up your alley, you definitely have to try the TWO new flavours of their Snowskin mooncake series–Pandan with Gula Melaka Snowskin and Yam with Pumpkin Snowskin. Other flavours include the indulgent Rum & Raisin with dark chocolate pearl as well as the uplifting Yuzu Martini. Take them home for just $68.80, and a box of eight mini mooncakes is yours to savour.

Mooncakes are available for purchase from NOW to 13 September 2019. 

Find them at:

6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Clarke Quay Central, #01-48, Singapore 059817

Website 

And there you have it.

Celebrate Mooncake Festival 2019 in grand style! Wish prosperity and fortune to your friends and family with these exclusive mooncake collections. Don’t miss out and treat your loved ones, especially those with a sweet tooth! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!