Are you looking for the best mooncakes selection in Jakarta? Look no further than this round-up of five excellent mooncake hampers to share with your family or important clients.
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The Mooncake Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, or 29 September 2023, is a moment for reflection, gratitude, a celebration of both cultural heritage and the bounties of nature. It is an occasion that brings people together, fosters a sense of community, and highlights the importance of tradition and family values.Elevating this annual ritual to a realm of opulence and artistry, five luxurious hotels have emerged as purveyors of the best mooncakes in Jakarta.
Join us on a tantalising journey as we unveil their mooncake creations, where every bite becomes a celebration of taste and tradition. Here’s where you can purchase the best mooncakes in Jakarta for your Mid-Autumn celebration in 2023.
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta unveils a luxurious ode to Chinese culture with its homemade mooncake selection for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Handcrafted by expert chefs from Li Feng, these preservative-free delicacies are moulded using traditional techniques. Available from 1 August, you have the options of two elegant gift box choices: the “Imperial Dragon Jade” at Rp998,000 with four pieces of mooncakes or the “Celestial Dragon’s Crust” at Rp698,000 with two pieces of mooncakes. Each box can be customised with personalised tags.
Delight in signature mooncakes flavours such as the Black Sesame with Salted Egg Yolk, White Lotus with Salted Egg Yolk, Green Tea, and Red Bean with Almond flavours. To preserve their artisanal quality, these mooncakes are best enjoyed within a month of purchase and stored in a cool, dry place. Enjoy an exclusive 10 percent early bird discount for purchases until 31 August 2023 and explore enticing bulk order options.
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta unveils an exquisite array of artisanal mooncakes, drawing inspiration from the grace of two majestic cranes and the luminous moon. These delicacies capture the ethereal allure and cultural resonance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolising longevity and harmony. Experience the season’s essence with five delicate mooncake variations: Durian with Double Yolk, White Lotus, Silky Black Sesame, Pandan, and Red Bean, priced at Rp1,188,000++ per box.
Under the artful guidance of executive pastry chef Lorenzo Sollecito, indulge in Chocolate Fortune cakes that pay homage to the hotel’s culinary legacy. His vision blends tradition with innovation, offering an unforgettable journey through flavours that captivate the senses. Delight in classic fillings such as Tiramisu of Alto, Es Teler of Palm Court, Immigration Negroni of Nautilus, and Camellia of La Patisserie, available at Rp 518,000++ per box.
Raffles Jakarta
Raffles Jakarta invites you to partake in the time-honoured tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Taste pastry chef Anom Putra’s curated collection of traditional baked mooncakes and contemporary snow-skin creations. Drawing inspiration from the renowned Raffles Hotels, the mooncakes is encased in an elegant sage-coloured box adorned with intricate peacock and palm tree motifs, reflecting the lush landscape and design façade of the legendary hotel.
The baked selection boasts classics like Dates with Pecan Nuts and Mandarin Lotus, alongside returning favourites such as White Lotus Egg Yolk, Pandan, Red Beans, and Black Sesame. Explore enticing new creations including Royal Milk Tea, Blueberry Lemon, and Honey Murasaki Sweet Potatoes, offering innovative twists on tradition.
Putra’s inaugural Snowskin Mooncakes collection features delectable flavours like Chocolate Hazelnut, Peanut Butter, Matcha Red Bean, and the refreshing Yuzu White Chocolate, available exclusively at Raffles Patisserie. Choose from two sophisticated packaging options for the Snowskin collections: The Lotus Box at Rp 900,000nett for four pieces or The Raffles Box at Rp1,100,000 for six pieces. Elevate meaningful business connections with a customizable Autumn Box featuring four exquisite mooncakes.
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski
Indulge in meticulously crafted Hotel Indonesia Kempinski’s Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes that honour tradition with style. The mooncakes blend heritage and innovation, featuring classic flavours such as classic lotus, red bean, aromatic pandan, and matcha. Each mooncake embodies the hotel’s commitment to excellence, meticulously handcrafted for a harmonious taste sensation.
Elegantly presented in intricate premium boxes, these mooncakes symbolize unity and prosperity, perfect for sharing with family, friends, or business partners. Opt from the Chang’e package (Rp 688,000) with Custard, Pandan, Lotus Egg Yolk, and Red Bean Egg Yolk mooncakes or the Hou Yi package (Rp 888,000) with Custard Egg Yolk, Pandan Egg Yolk, Lotus Egg Yolk, and Red Bean Egg Yolk Pandan mooncakes. Both packages are accompanied by an elegant greeting card.
Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel
Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel welcomes the approaching Mid-Autumn season by launching an exclusive red mooncake hamper bag. This meticulously curated hamper showcases four cherished signature mooncakes – White Lotus with Yolk, Red Bean, Pandan, and Black Sesame – each promising a timeless delight to be shared with loved ones.
Reflecting a commitment to tradition and sustainability, the hotel reintroduces the exquisite mooncakes bag, as a symbol of prosperity and unity while promoting a greener lifestyle. Available from 14 August to 29 September 2023, the attractive mooncake hamper bag is priced at Rp888,000.