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Editor's Picks: 10 Best Mooncakes To Bring Luck 2022

These luminous pastries make the most delicious gifts! 

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Troy Barrios

<p>It’s mooncake season! Steeped in tradition, lush with flavors and textures, we found the best ones to gift this year. </p><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fd3daba3-a432-4e96-86e0-217b81d110fa_2 landscape.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/812552df-c7ab-4af3-afc1-52db7574cda2_conrad .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9fdb1277-b6c2-4767-bd55-a7e21c08ab1a_conrad 2 .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7d9a5293-fed0-4768-957b-5d22d05896cf_crowne plaza .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/576e141f-f2a0-4bd2-a369-3826b9465990_edsa shang.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/da8507bd-b4d0-44e7-a2c4-0d67de5123aa_grand hyatt .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/32099eab-562b-4d16-8f37-d6569a9e42ff_hungry chef .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ccc8005b-aa14-4a5b-8a06-650b2e86fded_jasmine 2 .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/088087f7-c677-4e39-bc04-3ec72fb0af8b_kee wah bakery - white lotus with 2 eggyolks.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/458935d5-6347-46cf-ac2e-73d0ee3ee8e9_kee wah bakery - earl grey tea custard &amp; egg custard mooncake.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2ce278e4-ec36-4228-af8d-ff38f7c4c69c_kee wah bakery - red bean mooncake with mandarin peel.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d02f1ac3-e0ec-4491-b60b-828e8c413dc2_marco polo lung hin .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9b1a8bf3-82c0-4436-94dd-09bc98451a96_shang fort 2 .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0b0e9192-a4d5-4bca-9b81-29b7dc9cf339_solaire 2 .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>China Blue by Jeremy Leung  - Executive Chinese Chef Eng Yew Khor curates a delightful ensemble of mooncakes in these savory flavors: Red bean single salted yolk, White lotus single egg yolk, Fragrant pandan with taro black gold charcoal, and Chocolate orange. Get a set of four baked mooncakes to fit into this festive ‘Indulgence’ receptacle for Php 3,888 nett. Address: Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay. Call (0917) 650-3591 or send a message to m.me/ConradManilaPh. IG: @conradmanila | FB: @conradmanilaph.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>China Blue by Jeremy Leung  - These limited edition designer bags can hold four delicate mooncakes each. Available in coral or periwinkle, these Lunar Prosperity bags are made by Rags2Riches, the hotel’s partner in this sustainability advocacy, and a 15-year old social enterprise that aims to help alleviate poverty in the country’s marginalized urban communities. Php 5,888 nett. Address: Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay. Call (0917) 650-3591 or send a message to m.me/ConradManilaPh. IG: @conradmanila | FB: @conradmanilaph.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Xin Tian Di  - Traditional with a modern twist, these traditional and snowskin mooncakes come in all-time favorite flavors: Red Bean, Lotus Cream, and the newest confection — Ube. Available until September 15 at www.crowneplazamanila.com. Address: 4/F Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Centre, Pasig. Contact: (02) 8790-3100 or email fandb.reservations@gmail.com. IG: @xintiandiofficial | FB: @xintiandirestaurant.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Edsa Shangri-La - Their Over The Moon Mooncake Collection are available in small and large sizes, in six signature flavors: White Lotus, Red Bean, Green Tea, Mixed Nuts, Durian, and Black Sesame. Even more fun are the new Kiddie Mooncakes in Choco Loco, Chocolate Lava, Ube Cheese and — my favorite — the Piggy Mooncake Honeydew shaped to look like funny pig faces. Perfect for the little ones. Address: 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong. IG: @edsashangrila | FB: @edsashangrila.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Grand Hyatt Manila  - Presented in these specially-designed gift boxes, this year’s Mooncake Collection is available in five flavors: White Lotus, White Lotus with Salted Egg Yolk, Black Sesame, Red Bean, and Ube. There’s also a mooncake + wine package, with four mooncakes in a box with a bottle of Banrock Station shiraz or moscato. Address: 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Contact: (02) 8838-1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com. IG: @grandhyattmanilaph |FB: grandhyattmanilaph.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Hungry Chef  - Always in demand, Chef Nathaniel Uy makes the best handcrafted, artisanal mooncakes in town. Yes, I’m calling it. And they sell out so fast it makes my head spin, so order NOW. This year’s flavors are: Black Bean (available in plain, single yolk, double yolk), Lotus (plain, single yolk, double yolk), Ube, and the very delectable Empress Mooncake with XO Sauce. Email stayhungrychef@gmail.com. IG: @thehungrychef.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jasmine - New World’s famous Chinese restaurant never fails to deliver luxurious mooncakes in indulgent flavors. This year’s collection includes: Red Bean, Red Lotus, White Lotus, and Five Kernel mooncakes in boxes of two or four pieces. Address: New World Makati, Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Makati. Mobile / Viber / WhatsApp: (0917) 888-4194 or email fandbreservations.manila@newworldhotels.com. IG: @newworldmakati | FB: @newworldmakatihotel.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kee Wah Bakery - Hong Kong’s famous mooncakes are still made with the same quality as when they were baked in a small neighborhood grocery store in Yau ma Tei in the 1940s. Kee Wah Supreme Mooncakes come in the signature tin stamped with a classic emperor’s portrait — one of the best keepsakes of the season. Check out the many flavors available including low calorie mooncakes! Available on Lazada, Shopee, Pickaroo, Metromart and GrabMart, with pop up locations at Robinsons Magnolia and Uptown Mall. IG: @hongkongkeewahproductsph | FB: @hongkongkeewahproductsphilippines.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kee Wah Bakery - For a new generation of mooncake lovers, Kee Wah has a line of more contemporary flavors like these Earl Grey Tea and Egg Custard Mooncakes. Also available in flavors: Egg Custard, and Fruit Yogurt Custard with strawberry and orange peel variants. Available on Lazada, Shopee, Pickaroo, Metromart and GrabMart, with pop up locations at Robinsons Magnolia and Uptown Mall. IG: @hongkongkeewahproductsph | FB: @hongkongkeewahproductsphilippines.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kee Wah Bakery - These Red Bean Paste Mooncakes with Mandarin Peel exemplify the delicious marriage of traditional and innovative flavors that Kee Wah Bakery makes. A great way to honor heritage while recognizing delicious future possibilities. Available on Lazada, Shopee, Pickaroo, Metromart and GrabMart, with pop up locations at Robinsons Magnolia and Uptown Mall. IG: @hongkongkeewahproductsph | FB: @hongkongkeewahproductsphilippines.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lung Hin  - Award-winning restaurant Lung Hin presents the mooncake flavors this year: Red Bean with Double Egg Yolks, Red Lotus Seed with Double Egg Yolks, White Lotus Seed with Double Egg Yolks, and Black Sesame with Double Egg Yolks. Address: Level 44, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Meralco Avenue, Pasig. IG: @marcopolomanila | FB: @lunghinmnl.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Canton Road  - Shangri-La The Fort’s popular Chinese restaurant has crafted these sumptuous mooncakes in modern flavors: Pineapple and Walnuts, Mixed Nuts, White Lotus and Salted Egg Yolk, Flaky Red Beans and Pine Nuts, Chestnuts with Salted Egg, and Jasmine Tea and Pistachio. And they come in luxurious treasure boxes that hold from two to four mooncakes. Address: Shangri-La The Fort, 30th  Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. IG: @shangrilafort | FB: @shangrilafort.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Solaire - Light, smooth, subtly sweet, these Teochew Mooncakes with their flaky puffs are available in ube paste and egg yolk, or with taro paste and egg yolk. Address: One Asean Avenue, Parañaque. Contact(02) 8888-8888. IG: @solaireresort  |  FB: @solaireresort.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/the-ultimate-list/mango-desserts/32542" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Editor&#x27;s Picks: The Most Luscious Mango Desserts 2022</a></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Lead photo: New World Makati</em></div>