Dennis Gaviola

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<p>The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for reunion, gratitude, and indulgence — and nothing embodies the season quite like mooncakes. </p><p>From traditional lotus seed and red bean fillings to innovative flavors and collectible gift boxes, this year’s offerings in Manila showcase the perfect balance of heritage, artistry, and modern flair. </p><p>Whether you’re looking for a luxurious gift, a family treat, or a contemporary twist on a classic, these mooncakes promise to make your celebration unforgettable.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Peninsula Manila</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:783px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759153310896Social Shot - MAF 2025 - Assorted Mini Mooncake 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>The Peninsula Boutique offers mooncakes flown in from Hong Kong, available exclusively for a limited time. Designed in the traditional round shape that mirrors the full moon, these mooncakes symbolize unity and completeness. </div><p>The collection features both classic flavors, such as Mini Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk and Mini Egg Custard, as well as two exciting new additions: Mini Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk and Mini Egg Custard. Wrapped in a crisp golden pastry with creamy, velvety fillings, each bite reflects meticulous craftsmanship. </p><p>Available in four-piece boxes for P3,888 or eight-piece boxes for P5,888, these limited-edition mooncakes are elegantly packaged, making them ideal for gifting to family, friends, or business associates.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Solaire Resort</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:783px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759153440015[Photo 4] Solaire Resort Mooncakes with Louis XIII (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>At Solaire Resort North, the Standard Series includes mini mooncakes filled with white lotus paste and double salted egg yolk, red bean paste with almonds, pandan lotus paste with single salted egg yolk, ube paste, lava custard, and assorted fruit nuts with Kam Hua ham. Guests can also enjoy liquor-infused sets paired with premium red or white wines, available exclusively to Solaire Rewards Card members. </div><p>Meanwhile, Solaire Resort Entertainment City offers traditional baked mooncakes in flavors like white coffee, chocolate, orange, pineapple, salted egg yolk, white lotus, red bean, pandan, and ube paste. For a modern twist, the decadent Snow Skin Series comes in pineapple, white coffee, matcha, and chocolate flavors. </p><p>Both locations also feature the Beverage Series, combining liquor-infused mooncakes with premium spirits such as Dalmore and Louis XIII. </p><p>Bulk delivery options available within Metro Manila.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Grand Hyatt Manila </strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:783px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759153579855Box of 6 - Mooncake 2025.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>No. 8 China House brings together classic flavors and contemporary snowskin creations, presented in bright pastel-hued packaging inspired by the floral patterns of the restaurant. </div><p>Traditional selections include White Lotus, White Lotus with Salted Egg, Red Bean, Black Sesame, Ube, and Mixed Nuts, while the pastel snowskin creations feature flavors such as Raspberry, Coffee, Coconut, Sangria, Croquant, and Orange. </p><p>Guests can purchase mooncakes individually or as part of curated boxes and hampers, with options paired with wine or Hennessy VSOP. Prices range from P528 for a single mooncake to P15,488 for luxury hampers. Bulk orders receive up to 25% off, making them ideal for corporate gifting or festive sharing.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>N</strong><strong>ewport World Resorts</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759153678637Celestial Moonbeam at Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>Over at Hilton Manila, the Celestial Moonbeam collection presents mooncakes in a handbag-inspired box woven with gold and royal purple, reflecting traditional Chinese textile artistry. Created by Chef Kevin Xu Qiao Yuan, the sets include Traditional, Boutique, Snow Skin, Shanghainese, and Do-It-Yourself options, with prices ranging from PHP 688++ to PHP 3,988++. </div><p>Meanwhile, Hotel Okura Manila Newport’s Akizuki Mooncake Box offers an elegant octagonal wooden box containing four mooncakes in Green Tea, Red Bean, White Lotus, and XO Conpoy flavors, priced at PHP 5,888 nett.</p><p>Manila Marriott Hotel continues the festive tradition with its Man Ho Mooncakes, featuring Red Lotus Paste with Salted Yolk, White Lotus Paste with Salted Yolk, Matcha with Salted Yolk, and Snow Skin with Custard. Each mooncake is priced at PHP 338 nett, with boxes of four available for PHP 2,288 nett and boxes of six at PHP 2,888 nett. </p><p>For an added treat, the hotel also offers Roasted Nuts infused with Rose Water at P438 nett. These selections are available until October 10.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Edsa Shangri-La, Manila</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759153782155Mooncake - Smalls (with hand).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span>Summer Palace invites guests to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with its signature mooncakes. The 2025 collection combines beloved classics such as Red Bean, White Lotus, Black Sesame, and Mixed Nuts with new creations like Hojicha and Snow Skin Champagne Chocolate. </div><p>Available through the Shangri-La Boutique online store and the hotel’s Summer Palace counter, these mooncakes embody both tradition and modernity, making them a perfect gift or festive indulgence.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Marco Polo Ortigas Manila</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:783px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759153163334Box of 6.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span>Lung Hin offers premium mooncakes crafted from the finest ingredients, available in four flavors: Red Bean with Single Egg Yolk, White Lotus with Single Egg Yolk, Red Lotus with Single Egg Yolk, and Mixed Nuts. Elegantly packaged, these mooncakes are priced individually at P688, in boxes of four at P3,188, and boxes of six at P4,688, making them ideal for sharing or gifting during the Mid-Autumn celebration.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Hong Kong MX Mooncakes</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:783px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759152945726MX Pokémon Mooncake Gift Box 1 of 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Celebrated in Hong Kong for 27 consecutive years, Hong Kong MX Mooncakes brings its lineup to Manila. This year’s highlights include the zesty Super Lemon Mooncake, the playful MX Pokémon Mooncake Gift Box with creamy custard filling, and the classic Lotus Seed Mooncake with two egg yolks. </p><p>Health-conscious offerings include Low Sugar Mixed Nuts and Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes, while the signature Lava Assorted Series showcases six molten fillings, including custard, chocolate, cheese, coconut, caramel macchiato, and black truffle custard. </p><p>Available at S Maison, SM Aura, Ayala Malls Vertis North, NuStar Cebu, Lazada, Shopee, and <a href="http://www.doubledownimportexportinc.com,">online</a>, these mooncakes come with special promotions such as free gifts for orders over P4,000 and free delivery within Metro Manila for purchases over P5,000.</p>

<p>This year, Manila’s mooncake offerings range from traditional flavors steeped in heritage to innovative creations that delight the modern palate. Whether you’re sharing with family, gifting friends, or indulging yourself, these delights ensure that your Mid-Autumn Festival is truly memorable.</p>

This year, Manila’s mooncake offerings range from traditional flavors steeped in heritage to innovative creations that delight the modern palate. Whether you’re sharing with family, gifting friends, or indulging yourself, these delights ensure that your Mid-Autumn Festival is truly memorable.

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Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 with these must-try mooncakes in Manila

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Published September 30, 2025 10:00 AM PHT

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