Why We Love Mooncakes in Singapore
Mid-Autumn Festival is always a highlight in Singapore. Beyond the tradition of moon-gazing and lantern walks, it has become a season for creative mooncake releases. From boxes that double up as keepsakes to playful new flavours, there’s plenty to explore. Here’s our personal round-up of the best mooncakes in Singapore this year.
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Mooncakes: Tradition Meets Design
Mandarin Oriental Singapore has two collections this year, each with its own personality. The first is a collaboration with Shanghai Tang, packaged in a vivid fuchsia box inspired by jewellery cases. Inside are porcelain plates and mini baked mooncakes in flavours like Oolong King Tea Lotus and Osmanthus Lotus. It feels like a luxury gift as much as a festive treat.
The second is their Celadon Collection, a more classic set housed in green boxes that can be repurposed into a lantern or wine carrier. Beyond the design, the mooncakes deliver a balance of tradition and novelty. Their Four Treasures set pairs white lotus with single and double yolks alongside playful touches like lychee longan and black sesame mochi. Both collections make strong options if you are looking for a thoughtful gift that doubles as a keepsake.
These are perfect if you’re looking for a box that doubles as a keepsake. Full details and ordering: Mandarin Oriental Singapore Mooncakes 2025
Fairmont Singapore Mooncakes: Classic with a Cause
Fairmont Singapore’s Mid-Autumn collection blends timeless design with a touch of purpose. Their radiant red boxes feature the orchid motif of Vanda Miss Joaquim, created in celebration of Singapore’s 60th anniversary. A standout is the Limited-Edition Charity Mooncake Box, designed by local illustrator Chris Chew and produced in support of Ambulance Wish Singapore, making it a meaningful gift as well as a collectible.
On the flavour side, Fairmont offers classics like White Lotus with single or double egg yolk alongside new creations such as Charcoal Peach Oolong with Melon Seeds. The snow skin range adds playful variety, with highlights like Baileys Espresso, Champagne, and Passionfruit Mango. Early bird discounts of up to 30% are available until 21 September, and mooncakes can be purchased from the hotel, online, or selected retail partners.
Full details and ordering: Fairmont Singapore Mooncakes 2025
Shangri-La Singapore: Origin Bar’s Cocktail Twist
Shangri-La’s Origin Bar has brought a cocktail bar twist to Mid-Autumn with mooncakes paired with a flask of Negroni. The idea is fun and actually works, with the cocktail enhancing the richness of the mooncakes. Among the flavours, the carrot cake mooncake stands out. It brings together something familiar yet unexpected, offering a local nod with a creative edge. This is the pick if you want to try something different from the usual lotus paste boxes, and it makes a great conversation starter at gatherings.
In the set, our top pick is the carrot cake mooncake, which brings something different yet comforting to the table. Full details and ordering: Shangri-La Singapore Mooncakes 2025
Hotel Indigo Katong: The Straits Collection
HHotel Indigo Katong celebrates Mid-Autumn with the Straits Collection, a set that blends heritage storytelling with design flair. The packaging is a Peranakan-inspired jewellery chest available in turquoise or red, complete with shophouse and kebaya illustrations. It is one of the most striking keepsake boxes this year.
Inside, the flavours balance tradition and invention. There are the classics like lotus with single or double yolk, as well as newer creations such as Pandan with Golden Yolk and Red Bean Orange Peel Mochi. For the first time, the hotel is also offering snow skin mooncakes in Lychee Martini, Champagne, and Passionfruit. Early birds can enjoy up to 40 percent savings until 22 September, making it a good option for gifting.
Full details and ordering: Hotel Indigo Katong Mooncakes 2025
Pan Pacific Singapore: Hai Tien Lo Classics
Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore is known for elegant Cantonese creations, and their mooncakes reflect that. Their signature No.1 Tea with Melon Seeds Mooncake returns, combining tea notes with a nutty texture. New this year is Pandan Paste with Roasted Sunflower Seeds, which adds a fragrant, lightly crunchy twist.
For snow skin fans, the collection includes the rich Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncake as well as a refreshing Mango Pomelo. The baked selection also covers the classics, from white lotus with single yolk to double yolk. Orders placed before 24 August enjoy up to 30% off, and boxes are available online or for collection at the hotel.
Full details and ordering: Pan Pacific Singapore Mooncakes 2025
Shisen Hanten Mooncakes by Chen Kentaron
We also had the chance to try the new mooncakes from Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Singapore’s only Michelin-starred Szechwan restaurant. This year’s highlight is the Szechwan Harmony Tea Mooncake, infused with their house blend of aged pu’er, roasted oolong, and chrysanthemum. The flavour is earthy and floral without being heavy, and the packaging is what really caught our eye. Instead of the usual square or chest, the mooncakes come in a charming rattan basket with a detachable pouch — stylish, practical, and definitely reusable. It feels less like a box you’ll put away after the festival and more like an accessory you’ll want to keep using
Final Thoughts: Best Mooncakes for Different Moment
This year’s Mid-Autumn season shows how diverse and creative Singapore’s mooncakes have become.
- Fairmont Singapore is our pick for those who want their purchase to carry meaning. The charity mooncake box not only tastes good but also supports a worthy cause, making it best for gifting with heart.
- Mandarin Oriental Singapore shines with elegance and design. Between the Shanghai Tang collaboration and the Celadon Collection, these are best for keepsakes that last beyond the festival.
- Shangri-La Singapore’s Origin Bar is the one to choose if you want something playful. The Negroni pairing and carrot cake mooncake are memorable and make for the best party conversation starters.
- Hotel Indigo Katong delights with storytelling and style. Its Peranakan jewellery chest and debut snow skin collection make it best for design lovers and those looking for something fresh.
- Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo continues to deliver reliable favourites. With tea-infused baked mooncakes and rich durian snow skin, this is best for purists who still want a touch of variety.
- Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro adds a fresh perspective with its tea-infused creations and standout Szechwan Harmony Mooncake. Packaged in a charming rattan basket with a detachable pouch, it is best for those who appreciate thoughtful design paired with yummy flavours.
No matter which you choose, the joy of Mid-Autumn is in sharing. Gather family and friends, try something new, and let the mooncakes be part of the celebration.
