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Mooncakes 2025

<p>The Mid-Autumn Festival is about tradition, family reunions, and the gift of mooncakes—edible treasures heavy with history and meaning. This year’s offerings span playful limited editions, heirloom recipes, and lighter modern takes, all tucked into boxes so beautiful you’ll want to keep them long after the cakes are gone. Mooncakes today are more than pastry—they’re a stage for chefs to flex, for hotels to flaunt their packaging, and for families to pass across tables like heirlooms. Here’s our editor’s list of the only mooncakes worth gifting—and getting—in 2025.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759292115999Contemporary Collection 2 - Mooncake 2025.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><h2><strong>The Playful Newcomers</strong></h2><p>Mooncakes that wink at tradition—bold, cheeky, and designed to steal both the spotlight and your appetite.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hkmxproductsph/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MX Super Lemon Mooncakes</strong></a></div><p>With a citrusy lava center that bursts with tangy brightness, these mooncakes are designed for those seeking something refreshingly different. Playful and elegant, they come in sunny yellow octagonal gift boxes that promise to be this year’s most irresistible conversation starter.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759292148880Super Lemon Mooncake 2 of 2.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">MX Super Lemon Mooncakes | Photo: Hong Kong MX Mooncakes</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hkmxproductsph/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MX Pokémon Mooncake Gift Box</strong></a></div><p>Nostalgia meets celebration in this playful Mid-Autumn treat that features a Pikachu-themed box with Poké Ball motifs containing four Creamy Custard Mooncakes with rich, fragrant centers made from French butter, fresh cream, and premium salted egg yolks. Each mooncake is stamped with a Poké Ball. More than just dessert, this set is a collectible, with a reusable Pikachu-and-Poké-Ball eco-bag perfect for everyday use or as a keepsake, while festive packaging and a special edition paper bag make it a thoughtful gift that charms Pokémon fans of all ages.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759292185502MX Pokémon Mooncake Gift Box 1 of 2.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">MX Pokemon Mooncake Gift Box | Photo: Hong Kong MX Mooncakes</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehungrychef/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Hungry Chef</strong></a><strong> </strong>Color-drenched, small-batch mooncakes in flavors like <strong>Pineapple Pork Floss</strong> and<strong> Chocolate Pistachio</strong>—Instagram candy that tastes as good as it looks.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNadmNLvwdF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A405496%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Timeless Bites </strong></h2><p>Classic mooncakes that never go out of style—rooted in tradition, crafted with care, and just the right amount of indulgence.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Grand Hyatt Manila</strong></a></div><p>Pastel snowskin meets heritage baked classics in this year’s collection. Guests can choose from time-honored <strong>traditional mooncakes</strong>—<strong>White Lotus, White Lotus with Salted Egg, Red Bean, Black Sesame, Ube, and Mixed Nuts</strong>—each a tribute to the season’s heritage, or opt for the <strong>contemporary snowskin selection</strong> in soft pastel hues, with flavors like<strong> Raspberry, Coffee, Coconut, Sangria, Croquant, and Orange</strong>, offering a fresh, modern take on indulgence. Complementing the vibrant colors that capture the essence of the celebration, all mooncakes are presented in soft pink boxes inspired by the elegant tableware of No. 8 China House, featuring floral plate patterns that quietly honor refinement, heritage, and the art of gathering. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759292346239Mooncake Boxes 2025 .jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Pretty mooncake boxes from Grand Hyatt | Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>For festive gifting, Grand Hyatt Manila offers two luxurious hampers: the Mooncake Hamper with a Bottle of Wine and the Mooncake Hamper with a Bottle of Hennessy VSOP.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759292409222Hamper With Wine - Mooncake 2025.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Grand Hyatt&#x27;s mooncake hamper with a bottle of wine | Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hilton Manila</strong></a></div><p>Hilton’s <strong>Celestial Moonbeam collection</strong> is practically a universe of mooncakes: six-per-box sets ranging from <strong>Traditional (lotus, red dates, black sesame) to Boutique</strong> twists like<strong> low-sugar chestnut, yam with salted egg, and even spicy beef</strong>.</p><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17592925343791.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Hilton&#x27;s Boutique Mooncake and Shanghai Mooncake collections | Photo: Hilton Manila</span></span></span></div><p>For something cooler, the <strong>Snow Skin box</strong> plays with<strong> matcha, oolong, and chocolate rum</strong>, while the <strong>Shanghainese set</strong> leans savory with <strong>pork floss and Chinese ham</strong>. And if you’d rather get hands-on? The <strong>DIY mooncake kit</strong> lets you mold and stamp your own at home.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17592925733192.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The Snow Skin Box and DIY Mooncake Kit | Photo: Hilton Manila</span></span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/makatishangrila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Makati Shangri-La</strong></a></div><p>Six signature flavors tell a story of elegance: White Lotus with Double Egg Yolk, Assorted Nuts with Chinese Ham, Jasmine Tea, Coconut &amp; Sesame, Red Wine &amp; Dried Raspberry, and Red Bean with Aged Orange Peel. Each one balances tradition with a touch of luxury, whether you’re picking up a single at ₱788 or gifting a hamper (Moonlight, Harmony, Abundance) that starts at ₱4,888. Available until October 6, these are mooncakes meant to impress.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759295255895SLeB Makati Shangri-La, Manila Red Wine and Dried Raspberry 1440x1057.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Red Wine and Dried Raspberry Mooncakes | Photo: Makati Shangri-La</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotelokuramnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hotel Okura Manila</strong></a><strong></strong><strong></strong></div><p>The Akizuki (“Autumn Moon”) box is a study in Japanese elegance: lacquered wood, four refined flavors—Green Tea, Red Bean, White Lotus, XO Conpoy—with a reasonable price tag for its luxe presentation.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759295313776Akizuki Mooncake Box at Hotel Okura Manila Newport World Resorts.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"> Akizuki Box | Photo: Hotel Okura</span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeninsulamanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Peninsula Manila</strong></a></div><p>Golden, flaky pastry with velvety fillings—Peninsula’s mooncakes are the ultimate indulgence. Minis in Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk and Egg Custard make sharing (or stealthily hoarding) a deliciously easy choice.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759295335754Social Shot - MAF 2025 - Assorted Mini Mooncake 1.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The Peninsula Manila&#x27;s golden, flaky, velvety mooncakes | Photo: The Peninsula Manila</span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/solaireresort/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Solaire Resort</strong></a></div><p>From double-yolk classics to pandan, lava custard, and even booze-boosted pairings, Solaire turns mooncakes into a full-on tasting adventure. Minis, baked, snowskin, and liquor-infused editions let you nibble, share, or savor with Dalmore, Louis XIII, and other premium spirits.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759295363135[Photo 3] Solaire Lantern Small Mooncakes - Solaire Resort Entertainment City (1).jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Lush, indulgent mooncakes from Solaire | Photo: Solaire</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Good and Guilt-Free </strong></h2><p>Though tradition dominates, the trend toward lower sugar and better-for-you formulations has gained traction.</p><div><strong>MX Healthy Choice Low Sugar Series</strong></div><p>This collection features a <strong>Reduced-Sugar Mixed Nuts Mooncake</strong>, crafted with five nuts and sweetened with maltitol, alongside a <strong>Low-Sugar Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Egg Yolk</strong>, using sugar alcohol to keep sweetness under 5%. Free from refined white sugar, artificial colors, and preservatives, these mooncakes offer all the flavor and tradition you love—just a little lighter on the conscience.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759295434194Low Sugar Reduced Mooncake.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Low-sugar mooncake series | Photo: Hong Kong MX Mooncakes</span></span></span></div><h2><br/></h2>

<p>A curated edit of this year’s most luxurious, limited-edition, and gift-worthy mooncakes—celebrating tradition, rarity, and indulgence in every box.</p>

A curated edit of this year’s most luxurious, limited-edition, and gift-worthy mooncakes—celebrating tradition, rarity, and indulgence in every box.

Editor's List: The Only Mooncakes Worth Gifting (and Getting) In 2025

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Published Sep 08, 2025 01:45 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 01, 2025 01:42 PM PHT

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