This year’s mooncake collections are anything but cookie-cutter. From The Peninsula’s buttery cult classics to Rosewood’s artful palace-inspired tins and a pistachio-laced creation by Conspiracy Chocolate, Hong Kong’s top hotels and artisan makers are leaning into craft, flavour and serious packaging game. Whether you’re sending love across the city or arriving at dinner with something impressive in hand, these are the mooncakes worth knowing about this season.
The Peninsula Boutique
Alongside its much-loved mini egg custard mooncakes (yes, the ones that always sell out), there’s a new flavour on the table at The Peninsula Boutique—mini mango pudding mooncakes, a nod to the hotel’s signature dessert with soft coconut cream, bright mango purée and a buttery pastry shell. Also making a return are the micro versions—one perfect bite, dangerously moreish. This year’s tins have had a bit of a glow-up too, thanks to a limited-edition collaboration with Lane Crawford. You’ll find them at The Peninsula Boutique, and Lane Crawford pop-up at IFC and in Lane Crawford retail stores.
From $268 for four pieces or $368 for nine mini pieces. Order online here. Spend over $2,500 to receive a complimentary bottle of Peninsula Sparkling Tea.
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
From traditional White and Golden Lotus with Two Yolks to specialty flavours like Chocolate Lava and Earl Grey, Mandarin’s creation showcases premium ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship. Elegant gift hampers, paired with Champagne and curated delicacies, make these offerings perfect for sharing or gifting this festive season.
From $498 for a box of six mini mooncakes; discounts available for bulk orders before the end of August. Visit the online shop here.
The Langham, Hong Kong
For something ‘pretty in pink’, The Langham, Hong Kong has taken things up a notch this year with a collection that feels more couture than confectionery. Straight from the three-Michelin-starred kitchens of T’ang Court, the signature Mini Custard with Egg Yolk Mooncakes are rich, golden and satisfyingly nostalgic, while the classic White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks are made for traditionalists. Both come tucked into a keepsake-worthy box inspired by embroidered silks and Chinese scroll paintings—birds, blossoms, and all.
From $438 for a box of six Mini Custard with Egg Yolk Mooncakes. Order online here.
Spring Moon
Since 1986, Spring Moon’s Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes have been a highlight of Hong Kong’s Mid-Autumn celebrations, pairing golden, flaky pastry with velvety custard. This year, the collection also features heart-shaped custard mooncakes and the limited-edition Sesame Paste Mochi Mooncakes, blending sesame, peanut, and lotus seed in pillowy mochi. Meticulously handcrafted by Chef Lam Yuk Ming, these seasonal delights offer both the bliss of the festival and the timeless elegance of The Peninsula.
The Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes are offered this year in beautifully packaged boxes of eight, priced at $668, available online here.
Tea WG
For something to accompany your mooncakes…Tea WG’s Red Jasmine Tea is a gentle, floral companion to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Smooth South African rooibos mingles with delicate jasmine blossoms, offering a mellow, fragrant sip that offsets the richness of mooncakes beautifully. Presented in elegant packaging, it’s a thoughtful gift for friends or family, or simply a treat to savour yourself. Each cup invites a quiet pause in the evening, a moment of calm reflection and seasonal indulgence — the kind of small luxury that makes the festival feel truly special.
Red Jasmine Tea from the Haute Couture Tea Collection, $338, Available from 4 September at all Tea WG Boutiques in Hong Kong.
Conspiracy Chocolate
Conspiracy Chocolate puts a Hong Kong spin on the viral Dubai Chocolate with its 2025 mooncake. Crafted by founders Amit Oz and Celine Herren, Conspiracy Chocolate’s 2025 Pistachio Mooncake blends bold flavour with ethical sourcing. Made bean-to-bar using Vietnamese cacao, this double-pistachio, low-sugar treat reflects Conspiracy’s flair for innovation rooted in tradition and integrity.
From $485 for a box of four; available for early‑bird pre‑order online.
Rosewood Hong Kong
Rosewood Hong Kong’s 2025 “Castle on the Moon” mooncake collection, celebrates reunion beneath the full moon. Handcrafted by Executive Chef Li Chi Wai, offerings include Traditional White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks, Mini Assorted Flavours, and limited-edition gift boxes inspired by the Hong Kong Palace Museum, blending heritage, elegance, and modern craftsmanship.
The Journey of the Jade Rabbit Mooncake Gift Box is priced at $498 for six mini mooncakes. Order online here.
The Murray, Hong Kong
The Murray, Hong Kong celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with its Moonlit Mooncake Giftbox, a contemporary homage to reunion and elegance. Shaped like a stylish suitcase, the box contains six handcrafted mooncakes: three Deluxe Creamy Custard (45g) and three Red Bean Paste with Dried Tangerine Peel (60g), each capturing the spirit of moonlit celebration.
A box containing six pieces is priced at $438, with early bird at $373 until 6 September. Order online here.
