The Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us, and with it comes the much-anticipated mooncake season. As one of Hong Kong’s most cherished holidays, this joyous occasion is a time for family reunions, lanterns, and moon gazing. Plus, no celebration is complete without sharing and enjoying mooncakes. So, whether you’re admiring the full moon or lighting up a lantern, a mooncake is the perfect companion. With so many shapes, sizes, and flavours to choose from, we’ve curated a list of the best mooncakes in Hong Kong for the 2025 festivities.
Traditional vs modern mooncakes in Hong Kong
Mooncakes in Hong Kong grow increasingly unconventional year after year. But let’s take a moment to revisit the traditional ones. These often vary by region, with differences in texture, appearance, and flavour. One thing they all share, however, is that they require baking—unlike many modern recreations, which are prepared in other ways.
For Cantonese mooncakes, classic fillings include lotus seed paste with salted egg yolks or creamy egg custard. Today, you’ll also find plenty of smaller mooncakes with a crisp shell and a gooey custard centre that melts in your mouth. Another local favourite is the snow skin mooncake, which doesn’t require baking. Instead, it’s made with cooked glutinous rice flour for a smoother, chewier texture.
As for this year’s lineup, expect everything from gourmet cheese mooncakes with caviar filling to Basque-inspired creations and even Wagyu Beef Wellington mooncakes. The possibilities truly are endless.
So, whether you’re opting for a traditional mooncake or a modern recreation, nothing beats some quality family time under the moonlight. This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on October 6. Sure, there’s still time but if you want to seize early bird discounts, act now and grab your boxes. And speaking of boxes, you can reuse them as jewellery boxes or trinket holders. Without further ado, here are our picks of the best mooncakes in Hong Kong in 2025.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2025: Where to find the best mooncakes in Hong Kong
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Presenting The Silk Light Mooncake Box, an earthy olive green box that lights up like a lantern, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental never misses the mark when it comes to their signature egg custard mooncakes. The box is designed using the eco-conscious Forest Stewardship Council certified paper with silhouettes of Hong Kong’s native florals like Chinese Violet, Beilschmiedia, and Incense Tree. Post Mid-Autumn Festival, you can repurpose the box as a jewellery holder or decorative bed-side lamp to warm up your room. You can purchase the mooncake box at Amber, SOMM, or the LMO Freshly Baked at LANDMARK Atrium. It will also be available at the 7th floor of the hotel from October 1 to 6.
(Photo credit: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental)
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In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Lady M‘s Jade Rabbit Lantern Gift Sets come in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-inspired lantern that lights up. The six-piece set features pairs of three different flavours; Strawberry Matcha Mooncake, Coconut Mooncake, and the Tiramisu-flavoured Mooncake. For a more intimate gift to share with your partner, you can opt for the Jade Rabbit Lantern 2-Piece Gift Set which is exclusively crafted by a French Chef. The flavours include the Earl Grey Chocolate and the Mixed Nuts Praline Chocolate. Lady M’s mooncakes are much-loved for their precision to craft and the velvety smooth texture, and did you read the flavours? We’re sold.
(Photo credit: Lady M)
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Few things pair better with mooncakes than tea. But how about tea-infused mooncakes to take it up a notch? Fortnum & Mason’s 6-Piece Mooncake and Tea Pairing Gift Box packs three flavours (Royal Blend, Fortmason, and Rose Pouchong) as well as three of the brand’s finest teas including Royal Blend, Fortmason, and Earl Grey Classic. For a smaller option, you can opt for the 4-Piece Mooncake and Pocket Tea Tin Box with loose tea leaves.
(Photo credit: Fortnum & Mason)
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the hotel and its two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Lung King Heen, the Four Seasons Hong Kong is dishing out a variety of Mid-Autumn mooncake boxes. To mark the occasion, Executive Chinese Chef Chan Yan Tak has created an opulent new mooncake flavour: White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Wuyi Rare Orchid, Osmanthus, and Salted Egg Yolk. There are also boxes of single flavours like Cream Custard Mooncakes with Toasted Pine Nuts and the Preserved Egg and Pickled Ginger Mooncakes, turning a Hong Kong delicacy into mooncake form. The collection also features a limited-edition “Love in Hong Kong” Tote Bag.
(Photo credit: Four Seasons Hong Kong)
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Love basque burnt cheesecake and mooncakes? Soulgood Bakery’s debut marries the two. Offering the best of both worlds, expect not one, not two, but seven unique flavours. There’s the Original Basque, Strawberry Yoghurt, Classic Egg Custard, and Salted Egg Yolk in one assorted box. And then in a separate box of four. You can purchase the Dubai Pistachio Basque, the Usang King Durian Basque, or the Black Thorn Durian Basque. Want to enjoy it the other way around? How about Mid-Autumn Cheesecakes like Salted Egg Yolk with Meat Floss and Taro and the Black Sesame Mochi? They’re all locally handcrafted with no preservatives, with some zero-sugar options too.
(Photo credit: Soulgood Bakery)
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If you have a soft spot for pandan or are looking to something new and different this Mid-Autumn Festival, Pandan Man’s mooncake boxes are set to be sold out in a jiffy. Keeping it simple, the two flavours include White Lotus Seed Pandan Paste with Pandan Mochi and the Egg Custard infused with their signature pandan lava. If it feels just a little lacking, opt for the mooncake set with the classic Chiffon Pandan Cake. If you’re ordering the latter, you’ll be delighted to see the box itself comes in shape of a lantern with two trays, and it also has a paper lantern inside. You can place your orders online and then pick it up at Pandan Man’s Kowloon Bay location or at the pop-up at Landmark Atrium or Hysan Place.
It’s also worth checking out Pandan Man’s Jellycat-themed cakes while you’re there.
(Photo credit: Pandan Man)
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Michelin-starred Man Ho Chinese Restaurant never disappoints when it comes to premium mooncakes. Encased in an elegant floral box, you can opt for the White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Ginger and Double Egg Yolks (four pieces per box), or the Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes (six per box). Those who’re a fan of super-sized foods can add in some extra fun with the 8″ Royal Supreme Mooncake with White Lotus Seed Paste, Ginger and 8 Egg Yolk, fit to feed six to 10 guests. Also, running until October 6, stop by the pop-up at Man Ho Garden to savour four specially curated mooncake flavours; White Lotus Seed and Ginger, Macadamia Nuts and Winter Melon Paste, Taro Paste, and Yunnan Ham, Rose and Red Date Paste. A box of four is priced at just HKD 118 and are best enjoyed right after purchase.
(Photo credit: Man Ho)
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Rosewood Hong Kong is offering a whole range of mooncakes in its “Castle on the Moon” collection. There are a number of boxes to choose from, whether you’re looking for one to gift or one to enjoy with family. There are two versions of the Rosewood Traditional White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes: the regular and the more health-conscious, low-sugar alternative (both come in a box with four pieces). As for the minis, a box of six contains either an assortment of flavours or all egg custard. If you’re looking for something even more opulent, the Castle on the Moon Limited Edition Gift Box features a premium selection of mooncakes, presented in an elegant box with upcycled trays. And there are also two luxurious Mid-Autumn Hampers starting from HKD 2,418.
(Photo credit: Rosewood Hong Kong)
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If you’re a meat lover, Steak King’s Wagyu Beef Wellington Mooncake is a must-try. Encased in a buttery puff pastry, it’s filled with hand-trimmed Wagyu beef, rich mushroom duxelles, and black truffle — a truly decadent twist on tradition. Each box comes with four mooncakes, delivered frozen. Simply follow the included instructions to prepare and bake them for the perfect serving.
A fan of steak? Check out the best steakhouses in Hong Kong to book in for festivities and occasions.
(Photo credit: Steak King)
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Fusing luxury gourmet cheese from ROUCOU Cheese Bar & Omakase with Royal Caviar Club’s caviar crystals, this contemporary twist on the mooncake is the first of its kind. The filling is a creamy blend of Hokkaido mascarpone, white cheddar, and parmesan with the caviar crystals encompassed in the middle. The cheesiness doesn’t stop there, there’s a cheese cookie holding it all together in the bottom. Adding some sweetness for a little contrast is the white chocolate shell, enveloping all the goodness inside. The mooncake set is available for a limited time only, so place your order soon if you want to secure one. You can order online and have it delivered to your home or pick it up at one of the select Royal Caviar Club locations.
(Photo credit: Caviar Cakery)