It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival once more, which means mooncakes galore—here are nine places around the Metro offering their own delectable takes on the traditional pastry.
There are many legends surrounding the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival, all pointing back to the moon and its majesty. Most say the festival began more than 2,000 years ago as a post-harvest celebration honoring the gods, particularly the graceful lunar goddess Chang’e. Mooncakes —those circular, ornate, and indulgent pastries—have been staples of the tradition for centuries, symbolizing the season’s bountiful harvest, family ties, and a sense of completion or wholeness.
Though the world has largely moved on from agrarian harvest celebrations, these sweet pastries remain central to the festival, serving as gifts, symbols of prosperity, and show-stopping centerpieces at elaborate feasts that capture the Mid-Autumn spirit of abundance. As always, an array of Metro establishments—from hotels to beloved brands—offer their own takes on mooncakes, from traditional recipes to modern twists, ensuring something to delight every palate.
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Grand Hyatt Manila
Grand Hyatt Manila invites guests to celebrate the season in its grandest form, pairing classic flavors with reimagined snowskin creations in bright pastel hues—each reflecting reunion and indulgence. Complementing these vibrant colors, this year’s mooncake boxes are designed to impress. Inspired by the elegant tableware of No. 8 China House, the soft pink packaging features floral plate patterns that embody refinement.
Guests can savor familiar mooncake selections such as White Lotus, White Lotus with Salted Egg, Red Bean, Black Sesame, Ube, and Mixed Nuts, each a tribute to the season’s heritage. Those in search for something new can try out the Contemporary Set of pastel-hued snowskin mooncakes, which offers refreshing textures and flavors for the modern palate, including Raspberry, Coffee, Coconut, Sangria, Croquant, and Orange—an inventive line-up that’s definitely worth sinking your teeth into.
For inquiries, guests may call +632 8838 1234 or email [email protected]. Full details and terms are available at bit.ly/GHMMooncake2025.
The Peninsula Manila
The Peninsula Manila’s mooncakes are flown in exclusively from Hong Kong and available for a very limited time at The Peninsula Boutique. Encased in a crisp golden pastry, the hotel’s sought-after mooncakes feature creamy fillings crafted with expert technique and meticulous attention to detail, making them perfect for gifting to family, friends, and valued business associates.
In addition to newer flavors, mooncake enthusiasts can still enjoy familiar flavors like Mini Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk and Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes, as well as assorted boxes. Embellished with elegant patterns, the limited-edition Peninsula mooncake box adds a touch of magic to the gifting experience.
For inquiries and orders for Peninsula Mooncakes, please call The Peninsula Manila at +63 2 8887 2888 (ext. 6694 for Restaurant Reservations and 6769/ 6771 for The Peninsula Boutique), direct line +63 2 8887 5747, or visit peninsula.com/manila.
Admiral Hotel Manila– MGallery
Admiral Hotel is offering both baked mooncakes and snowskin mooncakes in different flavors, including low sugar red bean and black sesame fillings. Enjoy a bite of White Lotus with Double Egg Yolk, or opt for something a little more avant-garde like the Wine Paste or Red Bean with Orange Skin options.
Reserve your box today by visiting Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery, calling +63 2 5318 9000, or checking out the hotel’s official website at admiralhotelmanila.com.
Hilton Manila
Hilton Manila’s Chef Kevin Xu Qiao prepared a curated selection of handmade specialties for the season, all wrapped up in a stunning package. Give loved ones something worthy of their discerning taste with a structured handbag woven in gold and royal purple—inspired by traditional textile art, it echoes the elegance of an ancient wooden Chinese briefcase, turning mooncakes into precious tokens worth remembering.
Guests can explore five distinct sets, each inviting discovery: the Traditional Set (which comes with a tin can of Chinese red tea), Boutique Set, Snow Skin Set, Shanghainese Set, and Do-It-Yourself Set—all of which offer a unique taste of craftsmanship and creativity.
Orders may be arranged until October 6, 2025 by calling 0917 851 4044 or via email:
Yawaragi, Hotel Okura
The award-winning pastry team at Hotel Okura’s Yawaragi crafted a set of four special mooncakes for this year’s festival, aptly named Akizuki or “Autumn Moon.” It features the flavors of earthy Green Tea, delicately sweet Red Bean, buttery rich White Lotus, and deeply savory XO Conpoy. The elegance doesn’t end with taste though—Yawaragi’s usual attention to detail shines with its packaging: a finely-crafted, octagonal wooden box with a lacquered finish.
The Akizuki Mooncake Box is available until September 30, 2025, with advance reservations encouraged by calling or texting 0917 842 9067 or 02 5318 2888 or sending an email to [email protected].
Man Ho, Manila Marriot Hotel
Manila Marriott Hotel offers mooncakes that are emblematic of thoughtful traditions. Each one is crafted to honor the season, pairing familiar richness with subtle textures. Choices include Red Lotus Paste with Salted Yolk, White Lotus Paste with Salted Yolk, Matcha with Salted Yolk, and Snow Skin with Custard. For gatherings or gifting, the mooncakes are beautifully presented in boxes of four or six. Complementing the selection, Man Ho also offers Roasted Nuts infused with Rose Water.
Pre-orders are accepted via 0917 584 9553, with mooncakes available until October 10, 2025.
Red Lantern, Solaire Resort North and Entertainment City
Handcrafted with premium ingredients and presented in striking gift boxes, Solaire’s mooncakes offer traditional and contemporary flavors that pay homage to centuries-old customs while reflecting culinary excellence.
At Solaire Resort North, the Standard Series features premium mini mooncakes in boxes of two or four, with fillings such as White Lotus with Double Salted Egg Yolk, Red Bean with Almonds, Pandan Lotus with Single Salted Egg Yolk, Ube, Lava Custard, and Assorted Fruit Nuts with Kam Hua Ham.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City offers two varieties of traditional baked mooncakes: one filled with White Coffee, Chocolate, Orange, and Pineapple pastes; the other with Salted Egg Yolk, White Lotus, Red Bean, Pandan, and Ube pastes. Lantern Boxes of four or six allow gifting of all flavors. For a modern twist, Red Lantern’s decadent Snow Skin Series is available in Pineapple, White Coffee, Matcha, and Chocolate pastes.
Both Red Lantern locations also feature the Beverage Series, pairing liquor-infused mooncakes with premium bottles, including Dalmore 12 Years, Dalmore 18 Years, Dalmore Solaire Limited Edition, Louis XIII, Rémy Martin 1738, and Fen Jiu Silk Road.
Visit shop.solaireresort.com for orders or call +63 8888 8888. Bulk purchases of 100 boxes or more may be delivered within Metro Manila, subject to an applicable delivery fee.
The Manila Hotel
The Manila Hotel’s handcrafted mooncakes are perfect for sharing with loved ones or handing out as thoughtful gifts, each pastry embodying the artistry and care of the season. Housed in an elegant commemorative box inspired by the hotel’s iconic façade, the collection is as visually stunning as it is delicious: a true keepsake that captures the essence of festive glamour. Guests can choose from four exquisite flavors: Single Yolk Red Bean, Single Yolk Pure White Lotus, Milk Golden Sand House, Black Sesame, and Passion Fruit, available until October 6, 2025.
To place orders or for further inquiries, please contact +632 8527 0011, +632 5301 5500, +63 998 950 1912, or email [email protected].
MX Mooncake
MX Mooncake, a widely-loved brand in Hong Kong for 27 consecutive years, invites Filipino families to celebrate Mid-Autumn 2025 with a lineup that blends tradition and innovation. This year, the collection features two exciting newcomers alongside signature bestsellers: the Super Lemon Mooncake and MX Pokémon Mooncake Gift Box.
The Super Lemon Mooncake offers a spin on the brand’s classic Lava Series, with a tangy filling infused with lemon essence, presented in a sunny yellow octagonal gift box. Playful yet sophisticated, it’s perfect for family gatherings or as a festive gift. Meanwhile, the MX Pokémon Mooncake Gift Box brings nostalgia to the season through four creamy custard mooncakes stamped with Poké Ball motifs. Crafted with French butter, fresh cream, and premium salted egg yolks, these treats are packaged with a reusable Pikachu-themed eco-bag for collectors and fans alike.
For those who prefer things old fashioned, the Lotus Seed Mooncake with two egg yolks continues to symbolize unity and reunion. Slow-cooked lotus seed paste paired with golden salted egg yolks is encased in a thin, delicate crust, while packaging features modern illustrations of Chang’e. Health-conscious consumers can also enjoy the Low Sugar Series, including the Mixed Nuts Mooncake and the Reduced Sugar Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk—both free from refined sugar, artificial colors, and preservatives.
Finally, the iconic Lava Series rounds out the collection with the Lava Assorted Mooncake, featuring six flavors: Custard, Chocolate, Cheese, Coconut, Caramel Macchiato, and Black Truffle Custard. Each mooncake uses MX’s signature double-baking technique for a golden crust and molten center, offering a velvety and addictive pastry that enhances the joy of festive gatherings.
Hong Kong MX Mooncakes are available in the Philippines at S Maison, SM Aura, Ayala Malls Vertis North, and NuStar Cebu, as well as online via Lazada and Shopee (Hong Kong MX Products Phils) and doubledownimportexportinc.com.
Photos courtesy of Grand Hyatt Manila, The Peninsula Manila, Admiral Hotel Manila– MGallery, Newport World Resorts, Solaire, The Manila Hotel, and MX Mooncake.
