Take your pick from the traditional mooncakes with lotus paste and nuts to the exquisite with cheese and ice cream.
Xin Cuisine Restaurant at Holiday Inn Atrium DOUBLE YOLK WHITE LOTUS MOONCAKES Xin Cuisine scores with its double yolk white lotus mooncake that has a firm paste texture. Not overly sweet. The mooncakes are handcrafted by Xin Cuisine Restaurant's team of Hong Kong chefs.
Packed in a unique golden lacquer box (left) with calligraphy by renowned master Kwan Meng Kee. A piece of art, really.
$398 for a box of four in an exquisite Golden Calligraphy mooncake lacquer box. To order, call 6731-7173 or e-mail sinhi.banquet@hiatrium.com
Raffles The Plaza BAKED MOONCAKE WITH LINGZHI, WOLFBERRIES AND FIGS IN RED LOTUS PASTE Smooth, mouth-watering flavour from little bits of sweet figs in red lotus paste. This concoction is for adventurous taste buds and those who want a sweet, mildly herbal fix.
Packed in a box dressed with a sexy, revealing cheongsam that beckons you to peer inside.
$46 for a box of four. To order, call 6338-8785 or order online at https://order.singapore-plaza. raffles.com
Sheraton Towers WHITE LOTUS SEED PASTE WITH DOUBLE EGG YOLKS These handcrafted mooncakes have no preservatives, and the smooth flavour of the white lotus seed paste is fragrant with a nice hint of sweetness.
The mooncakes come in an impressive Imperial Treasure Box that's for keeps long after the contents are savoured.
$78 for a box of four. To order, call 6839-5623/5636.
Shangri-La Hotel BIRD'S NEST WITH CUSTARD IN SNOW SKIN MOONCAKE
The bite-sized miniature mooncake, filled with bird's nest and silken custard, is wrapped in a delicate layer of vanilla-scented snow skin.
The bird's nest bits provide a distinctive taste of jelly that goes well with the vanilla snow skin. Eat it slowly as you would an aphrodisiac.
$76.80 for a box of eight. To order, call 6213-4448.
The Fullerton Hotel GINSENG WHITE LOTUS SEED PASTE SNOW SKIN MOONCAKE This premium mooncake with ginseng and sprinkled with pine nuts is one of three new flavours from the hotel this year. The ginseng taste is strong but not overpowering and it goes nicely with the smooth snow skin.
The cakes are packed in an elongated box, unlike the traditional square.
$55 for a box of four or $53 for the Fullerton Snowskin Treasures with four mooncakes of different flavours. To order, call 6877-8995 or e-mail postexpressdeli@fullertonhotel.com
Goodwood Park Hotel GOLDEN MOONCAKE WITH DURIAN PASTE
The crispy golden skin and D24 durian paste are a winning combination, especially for die-hard durian lovers. The crust is like curry puff pastry. Freshly baked, it melts in the mouth with a heavenly taste.
The new gold-themed packaging is designed by award-winning Hong Kong-based agency Shya-la-la Production.
$45.80 for a box of four. To order, call 6730- 1867/1868.
Tung Lok SINGLE YOLK PANDAN LOTUS WITH PISTACHIOS Tung Lok's bean 'yolk' is its creative substitute for those who do not eat egg yolk. Made from beans, the 'yolk' can be found in the single yolk pandan lotus with pistachios that give it a nutty edge. The pandan flavour is fragrant and not too sweet.
The cakes come in a collector's tin box imprinted with the picture of a Chinese beauty to augment the retro touch.
$38+ for a box of four. To order, call 9088-8008 or visit www.tunglok.com
Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin MINI SNOW SKIN MOONCAKE WITH TOFFEE TRUFFLE
A melt-in-the-mouth experience with delectable snow skin and toffee truffle. The luscious white lotus paste and creamy toffee may be a tad modern, but it is a delightful blend of texture and pleasant flavours.
In keeping with the hotel's support for local and Asian arts, it has launched a limited edition mooncake box that marries culinary skills with visual art. It is called the Art series mooncake box, exclusively designed by local pop artist Justin Lee.
$45 for a box of eight in the Art series box. To order, call 6845-1236 or e-mail peachblossoms.mms@ meritus-hotels.com
Swensen's DISNEY CHOCOLATE-COATED ICE CREAM MOONCAKES Great stuff for the kids with Swensen's Disneythemed ice cream mooncakes.Mickey (chocolate), Minnie (strawberry), and Winnie the Pooh (cookies and cream) are embossed on the cakes. The crust is made entirely of sweet brown chocolate. This is classic ice cream in the guise of a mooncake. Nice try.
$15.90 for a box of two. To order, call 6788-8128 or visit any Swensen's outlet.
Cherry Garden at The Oriental TRADITIONAL SILVER LOTUS PASTE WITH MACADAMIA NUTS AND EGG YOLKS By popular vote, this is one of the best traditional mooncakes in the taste session. The fresh macadamia nuts lend a crunchy bite to the lotus paste. Simply delicious.
Packed in a limited edition box that mimics a Korean chest with red and golden hues.
$88 for a box of four plus a tin of premium dragon pearl tea. To order, call 6885-3541 or e-mail mooncake@mohg.com
Hilton Singapore HIBISCUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE CHEESE SNOW SKIN MOONCAKE
Hilton's variety combines the richness of cheesecake infused with mandarin orange bits, and the stuffing is accentuated by the sweet florid notes of hibiscus. The taste is rich, exquisite and cheesy. It has a refreshing and tangy twist.
The cakes come in a half-moon box that opens up to a full moon to symbolise harmony and prosperity. The other half has two boxes of premium tea (Tie Guan Ying and Jasmine) and a personalised greeting card.
$45 for a box of four. To order, call 6730-3392 or e-mail checkers. singapore@hilton.com
Meritus Mandarin LIMITED EDITION CELESTIAL MOONCAKE This is a Goliath of a mooncake weighing in at 600g. The fine white lotus paste with eight succulent egg yolks and sprinkled with gold flakes make it a large mouth-watering treat with the traditional mooncake taste.
For those who can't stomach enough of the egg yolks, each slice also comes wedged with a sliver of yolk. Packed in a stylish green round lacquer box to give it a touch of class.
$98+++ for a piece. To order, call 6831-6285 or email dine.tms@meritus-hotels.com
