With Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 fast approaching, explore and bookmark our curated guide to the best mooncakes in KL and Selangor—and stay tuned for the latest updates.
As the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 approaches on 6 October, the city once again begins to fill with lanterns, festive gatherings, and of course, mooncakes. Often referred to as the Mooncake Festival, this annual celebration is the second most significant traditional Chinese festival after Chinese New Year. Rooted in centuries of history, it symbolises togetherness, prosperity, and gratitude, with families reuniting under the glow of the full moon to share stories, laughter, and food.
At the heart of it all is the humble mooncake. A round pastry that has evolved far beyond its simple origins. Traditionally filled with white lotus paste, salted egg yolk, or red bean, these delicacies embody the essence of festivity and reunion.
Yet, as with many culinary traditions, modern creativity has pushed the mooncake into bold and exciting territory. In recent years, chefs and patissiers across KL and PJ have taken the art of mooncake-making to new heights. From durian and chocolate-infused creations to matcha, champagne, truffle and even alcohol-laced innovations, the variety on offer is as indulgent as it is surprising.
But mooncakes today are more than just seasonal treats, they make perfect gifts too. Hotels and restaurants in KL and PJ are not only crafting inventive flavours but also presenting them in exquisitely designed boxes and limited-edition packaging that double up as memorable keepsakes. These curated sets are perfect for gifting whether to family, friends, or corporate partners, and are a reflection of the thought associated with the festival.
In the spirit of celebrating tradition while embracing innovation, we’ve put together a carefully curated guide to the best mooncakes you can find across KL and PJ this year. From timeless classics to avant-garde flavour combinations, these are the festive highlights worth savouring and sharing this Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.
(Hero and feature images credit: W Kuala Lumpur)
Best mooncakes in KL and PJ for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025
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This year, W Kuala Lumpur breaks the mould with Celestial Rhapsody, a mooncake collection designed for modern connoisseurs. Guests can assemble a bespoke four-piece box from eight sophisticated flavours, ranging from Pure Lotus with Double Yolks and Red Bean with Aged Mandarin Peel to inventive combinations like Chocolate Lotus with Sea Salt, Mixed Nuts with Duck Meat, and Duet Colour Pumpkin Lotus. The Celestial Rhapsody Remix Box is available in two striking shades — Lunar Blue or Rhapsody Rose.
For those who like their celebrations turned up a notch, W Kuala Lumpur has teamed up with JBL to create the Celestial Rhapsody JBL Remix Box, a retro-style radio that doubles as a mooncake case. Meanwhile, the Celestial Rhapsody Mixology Kit pairs handcrafted mooncakes with a Veuve Clicquot Brut Mini and mixology tools, elevating mooncake indulgence into a cocktail ritual.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM42
Celestial Rhapsody Remix Box: RM298+
Celestial Rhapsody JBL Remix Box: RM448+
Celestial Rhapsody Mixology Kit: RM468+
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At Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, mooncakes are a grand affair with collections inspired by the elegant symbolism of the peony flower. Curated by Chef Keith Yeap of Shang Palace, this year’s line-up includes a variety of gift sets such as the Imperial Lunar Luxe, Celestial Grace, and the limited-edition 40th Anniversary Decade of Harmony.
Flavours span from heritage favourites like Red Bean Paste with 40-Year-Old Dried Tangerine Skin and White Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk to modern creations such as Yuzu Lotus with Bird’s Nest and Custard Lava. For durian lovers, the Celestial Gold Musang King Treasure Gift Set is filled with eight snow skin mooncakes made with premium Musang King.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM42
Imperial Lunar Luxe Gift Set: RM183
Celestial Grace Gift Set: RM538
40th Anniversary ‘Decade of Harmony’ Gift Set: RM338
Moonlit Bloom Gift Set: RM338
Blossom Gift Set: RM318
Celestial Gold Musang King Treasure Gift Set: RM528
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre presents Moonlit Memento 2.0, a halal-certified mooncake collection with a healthier twist, thanks to its reduced sugar recipes. New flavours like Matcha Omochi and Pure Lotus Single Yolk join classics such as White Lotus Single Yolk and Red Bean, which makes this a thoughtful choice for those seeking balance without compromising on taste.
Moonlit Memento 2.0: RM168 nett
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur celebrates Mid-Autumn with a refined 2025 collection that introduces bold new flavours alongside its beloved classics. Standouts include Dubai Chocolate, blending pistachio and kataifi pastry in a milk chocolate shell; Red Velvet Avocado, an inventive baked mooncake; and Milky Pecan Nuts with White Lotus Paste, a snow skin variety that balances creamy and crunchy textures.
Traditionalists can savour timeless flavours such as Lotus Paste with Yolk, Red Bean, and Pandan Paste with Yolk, while chocolate mooncake lovers can enjoy luxurious selections like Roasted Hazelnut Milk Chocolate or Mango-Passion Fruit Dark Chocolate Crispy.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM45 nett
Box of Two: RM120 nett
Box of Four: RM168 nett
Box of Six: RM238 nett
At PARKROYAL COLLECTION KL, this year’s collection is presented in a gold fabric box. Two sets are on offer: Essence of Tradition, featuring White Lotus with Double Yolk, Pandan Lotus with Single Yolk, Mixed Nuts, and Red Bean Paste; and Celestial Indulgence, offering a more modern twist with flavours like Green Tea with Red Bean and Rose Flower alongside the classics.
Individual Mooncakes: RM30 nett
Essence of Tradition Set: RM198 nett
Celestial Indulgence Set: RM198 nett
For those seeking a limited-edition luxury, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur introduces Lunar Reverie. The gift set comes in a bespoke box holding four distinctive flavours: White Lotus with Single Yolk, Momoyama Green Tea with Red Bean Coconut, Jade Custard, and Citrus Red Bean.
Lunar Reverie Gift Set: RM280 nett
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Renowned Italian chocolatiers Venchi unveil their Fase Lunare Collection, inspired by the phases of the moon. Available in beautifully shaped gift boxes, this collection reimagines mooncakes with a chocolate-forward twist. Highlights include the Honey and Walnut Mooncake, encased in dark chocolate with caramelised walnuts, and the Tea and Biscuits Mooncake, blending milk chocolate with a touch of tea and BacioDiDama biscuit. For dark chocolate purists, the Extra Dark Nibs Mooncake promises intense flavour and texture.
Gift boxes range from petite samplers to lavish double-layer hampers, filled with Venchi’s signature truffles, pralines, and limited-edition mooncakes.
Fase Lunare Collection Granblend Gift Box: RM108
Fase Lunare Collection Petite Gift Box: RM148
Fase Lunare Collection Moon Center Gift Box: RM188
Fase Lunare Collection Round Hamper Gift Box: RM348
Fase Lunare Collection Luxury Double Layer Gift Box: RM528
Concorde Hotel KL introduces Mid-Autumn Harmony, packaged in exquisite lacquer gift boxes — The Elegant Four and Four Seasons Bloom. These keepsake boxes, finished in glossy lacquer and floral motifs, are as stunning as the mooncakes they hold. Choices include classic baked lotus and red bean, as well as snow skin specialties like Musang King Durian and Longan Wolfberry.
Sets A–C (Baked & Snow Skin Varieties): RM160 nett each
Set D (Musang King Durian Snow Skin): RM188 nett
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Japanese chocolatier ROYCE’ brings its signature craftsmanship to the festival with a limited-edition Mid-Autumn collection. Highlights include the Chocoman Mooncake, a playful twist on their chocolate classic, and gift hampers such as the Radiant Autumn and Elegant Autumn, filled with curated seasonal delights, pralines, and biscuits.
Chocoman Mooncake: RM250
Chocolat No Shiki Hokkaido ‘Autumn’: RM150
Radiant Autumn Hamper: RM280
Elegant Autumn Hamper: RM480
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At The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, mooncakes are presented in some of the city’s most luxurious packaging. The Classic Mooncake Trunks return in four- and eight-piece editions, while the Swarovski Super Mooncake Trunk dazzles with 307 Swarovski crystals, encasing a 6.5-inch super mooncake with eight yolks. New this year is The Travellers Choice, which pairs a mooncake with a signature tea cup for a refined, minimalist gift. For an extra touch, The Macallan Rare Cask can be added for the ultimate pairing.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM42
The Travellers Choice: RM177
Classic Mooncake Trunks: From RM318
St. Regis Butler Bear Mooncake Trunk: RM403
Mooncake Tea Trunk: RM460
Swarovski Super Mooncake Trunk: RM469
Luxury Mooncake Trunk: RM743
The Macallan Luxury Trunk: RM3,667
With its Symphony of the Moon collection, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara offers two elegant box sets. The Golden Yue Premium Box and Moonlight Duet Classic Box feature both baked and snow skin mooncakes, with highlights including Musang King Durian Snow Skin and Hibiscus Strawberry Cream Cheese. Traditionalists will also enjoy familiar favourites like Pure White Lotus and Red Bean.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM42
Golden Yue Premium Box: From RM268
Moonlight Duet Classic Box: From RM178
Crowne Plaza KLCC revives its much-loved Moonlit Treasures collection, presented in vintage-inspired boxes reminiscent of travel trunks and heirloom jewel chests. Each set includes four baked mooncakes with flavours such as White Lotus Paste, Golden Jade Pandan, and Black Sesame Bamboo Charcoal Single Yolk. Additional flavours like Red Bean and Assorted Fruits & Nuts can be added.
Premium Gift Box (4-in-1): RM198 nett
Red Bean Mooncake: RM25+
Assorted Fruits & Nuts Mooncake: RM43+
This year, Banyan Tree and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur introduce Malaysia’s first mooncake gift boxes with Augmented Reality (AR) features. Designed by Malaysian artist Jaee Tee, these sets blend tradition with technology for an immersive gifting experience. Choose from four beautifully designed boxes: Celestial Phoenix, Joyous Blossoms, Moonlit Majesty, and Garden of Treasures—each containing four baked mooncakes.
Garden of Treasures: RM138 nett
Joyous Blossoms: RM168 nett
Moonlit Majesty: RM168 nett
Celestial Phoenix: RM198 nett
At InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, A Celestial Collection by Master Dim Sum Chef Lo blends heritage with health-conscious innovations. Highlights include the Monascus Dark Chocolate with Cream Cheese, crafted with red yeast rice, and Coconut with Curried Mung Bean, offering both richness and spice. Returning favourites include Musang King Durian with Oats and Almond Sweet Potato with Pandan.
Individual Baked: From RM45
Individual Snow Skin: From RM48
Mystic Radiance Gift Box: RM218 nett
Mystic Splendour Gift Box: RM288 nett
Celestial Chamber: RM248 nett
Celestial Vault Gift Box Premium: RM318 nett
Celestial Vault Gift Box Luxe: RM388 nett
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A household name since the 1980s, Oversea Restaurant upholds its legacy this Mid-Autumn Festival with classic mooncakes that never go out of style. Their much-loved signatures including Lotus and White Lotus, Golden Emerald, Shanghai, Assorted Fruits & Nuts, Red Bean, Golden Starlight, Royal Fairy, Noble Delight and Musang King Durian make a triumphant return. Many are offered with single or double egg yolks, or in reduced-sugar versions to suit different palates. For something truly decadent, Oversea remains one of the few establishments to offer a rare four-yolk mooncake, a treat that’s hard to come by elsewhere.
This year also sees the arrival of six new flavours, highlighted by the Momoyama mooncakes. Drawing inspiration from Japanese wagashi, these delicacies feature a smooth crust made with white kidney bean paste, egg yolk, milk and cream, delivering a lighter, less-sweet alternative to the traditional baked skin.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM24.80
Eternal Moon Gift Set: RM88
Bloom & Moon Gift Set: RM99
Joyful Mid-Autumn Gift Set: RM99
Moonlight Elegance Gift Set: RM238
At Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the art of mooncake-making is taken to luxurious new heights. Crafted by Chef Ng Meng Loong of the Michelin-selected Yun House, each mooncake reflects two decades of culinary mastery. Guests can expect refined classics like Lotus Seed Paste alongside bold creations such as Musang King Durian, while modern additions include the Snow Skin Butterfly Pea Flower & Saffron Mooncake and the hearty Eight-Nut Treasure Baked Mooncake. Shaped to echo the full moon, the festival’s enduring symbol, these mooncakes make elegant gifts and centrepieces for gatherings.
Baked Mooncakes: From RM45
Snow Skin Mooncakes: From RM58
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For something playful yet stylish, Ralph’s Coffee presents its 2025 Mid-Autumn gift box in the form of a miniature telephone booth in the brand’s signature green. Complete with Ralph Lauren’s beloved Polo Bear barista, the box is filled with six molten-centred mini mooncakes in three flavours: Lotus Custard, Chocolate & Raspberry, and Aromatic Coffee, a nod to Ralph’s Coffee’s iconic brew.
Ralph’s Coffee Phone Booth Mooncake Set: RM388
If you’re after an unconventional twist, Roku Gin’s collaboration with creative director Trisha Toh and artisanal dessert brand The Ice Cream Bar offers a refreshing take on the season. Their limited-edition mooncake box features two gin-infused ice cream mooncakes: Cherry Blossom Matcha and Gin White Peach Oolong. Each creation celebrates ingredients at their seasonal peak, embodying the Japanese philosophy of shun. Beautifully packaged in a collectible box with four interchangeable inner designs inspired by Roku’s botanicals, this set makes for both a contemporary gift and a sensory journey.
It is offered in limited quantities at all The Ice Cream Bar outlets and online while stocks last.
Roku Gin 4-Piece Ice Cream Mooncake Box: RM230
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This year, Hilton Kuala Lumpur unveils Emerald Eclipse, a mooncake collection that fuses tradition with modern design. The mooncakes are housed in a sophisticated faux-leather case with an LED mirror and removable compartments, doubling as a chic jewellery or makeup box long after the festivities.
The series includes both baked and snow skin mooncakes, with standout flavours like the Emerald Moon (black sesame ganache with almonds and peanuts), Ember Jade (pandan lotus with sambal XO), and the durian-rich Heavenly Gold Snow Skin. Guests can choose from themed sets such as Traditional Baked, Artisanal Snow Skin, Best of Both Worlds, or splurge on the Heavenly Gold.
Individual Mooncakes: From 40.50
Lunar Radiance Traditional Baked: RM168 nett
Lunar Radiance Artisanal Snow Skin: RM169.20 nett
Emerald Eclipse Traditional Baked: RM338 nett
Emerald Eclipse Artisanal Snow Skin: RM368 nett
Best of Both Worlds: RM368 nett
Heavenly Gold: RM528 nett
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Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur captures the romance of travel with A Timeless Collection, a jewellery case-inspired mooncake box in deep midnight blue with gold accents. Complete with a bespoke travel tag, it makes as elegant a keepsake as it does a gift.
Inside, you’ll find four handcrafted mooncakes — either classic baked or snow skin. The traditional selection includes Lotus with Single Yolk, White Lotus, Pandan Lotus, and Red Bean, while the snow skin assortment features vibrant flavours like Opal Agate Illy, Citrine Golden Mango, Strawberry Quartz, and Ruby Matcha. For something more indulgent, opt for their alcohol-infused creations such as La Vie Rose Quartz, Yuzu Pearl Gin, Baileys Tiger’s Eye, and Sapphire Pina Colada.
Individual Mooncakes: From RM28 nett
Set of Four Classic Baked Mooncakes: RM270 nett
Set of Four Non-Alcoholic Snow Skin Mooncakes: RM318 nett
Set of Four Alcoholic Snow Skin Mooncakes: RM358 nett
Travel Gift Set of Four Classic Baked Mooncakes: RM150 nett
Venturing slightly beyond KL and PJ, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort introduces Celestial Treasures. Encased in a beautiful chest adorned with plum blossom motifs, the collection features indulgent flavours such as Matcha Red Bean Omochi, Violet Harmony, and Toffee Butterscotch, alongside classic Pandan Lotus, Pure Lotus Single Yolk, and Mixed Nuts.
Individual Mooncakes: RM32
Celestial Treasures (4-piece set): RM208 nett
