We still have a way to go before welcoming The Mid Autumn Festival, but there’s no harm in providing an early preview, especially given that hotels across the Klang Valley have kicked-off their highly-anticipated mooncake promotions.
From various themes to a variety of flavours, enchanting packaging to amazing prices – this week’s mooncake offerings will have you salivating. We’ve also thrown in some top-notch dining deals at superlative restaurants – so read on and plan your gastronomic calendar for the week!
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Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Kuala Lumpur is delighted to unveil its highly-anticipated premium Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, ‘Luminous Treasures’, featuring an exquisite selection of mooncakes that epitomize the delicate balance between heritage and craftsmanship.
To uplift the Mid-Autumn festival reunion experience, the ‘Luminous Treasures’ mooncake box thoughtfully includes a complementary set of a teapot and two tea cups. This exquisite tea set is not only a quaint companion for the specially-crafted delicacies, but also invites you to embark on a sensory journey, immersing yourself in the celestial flavors of the festival through perfectly-paired tea selections. The ‘Luminous Treasures’ collection offers three enchanting variations, each carefully curated to delight the senses:
Traditional Baked – RM298 per box of four
Indulge in the artistry of Traditional Baked mooncakes, meticulously crafted by Hilton KL’s talented culinary team. This set features a selection of four Signature Traditional Baked Mooncakes, showcasing the finest ingredients and time-honoured recipes. Each set includes a complementary teapot and two tea cups, allowing you to savour these delectable treats with your loved ones. Choose from flavours such as Baked White Lotus Paste, Baked Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, Baked Pandan Paste with Single Yolk, Baked Red Bean Paste with Almond Flakes, Baked Yam Lotus, Baked White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, Baked Black Sesame Lotus with Single Yolk, and Traditional-Style Baked with Five Nuts.
Artisanal Snow Skin – RM318 per box of four
Celebrate the season with the delicate textures and innovative flavours of Artisanal Snow Skin mooncakes. This set features a selection of four exquisite mooncakes, meticulously crafted using locally produced ingredients and innovative techniques. Choose from Chynna’s Signature Snow Skin Mooncakes: Blue Moon, Flower Drum and Heavenly Gold. Or, this year’s signature flavour: Chocolate Crescent and Ember Jade.
This offering is available from now right up to 29th September 2023. Order yours now!
Location: Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel
Experience the blossoming splendour of the Mid-Autumn Festival with Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s exquisite Celestial Blooms Mooncake Collection. Offering a harmonious blend of traditional elegance and celestial-inspired elements, the mooncake collection blooms with customary flavours and timeless charm.
Showcasing four opulent box designs adorned with traditional floral motifs, you can choose from the opulent Golden Blooms, the elegant Turquoise Blossoms, and the alluring Pink Blossoms. Apart from that, Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel presents a limited edition box, the Floral Symphony, specially crafted for the festival.
To accompany the unique collection of mooncake boxes, Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel offers a diverse array of traditional baked mooncakes and snow skin varieties. Find delight in familiar flavours with Classic Baked Mooncakes, which include Pure Lotus Paste, Red Bean Paste, White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, and Pandan-Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, or elevate your experience with the Premium Baked Mooncake filled with Black Truffle Lotus Paste and Single Yolk, offering an indulgence beyond compare. There’s also Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s signature Chinese Restaurant, YUE’s, ensemble of snow skin mooncakes that comes in four unique flavours, including Belgian Chocolate, Strawberry, Passionfruit, and Lemon & Truffle.
Experience pure delight with Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel’s Celestial Bloom Mooncake Collection, offering early bird deals starting from RM128 nett per box, with limited quantities available. At normal price, the box sets featuring traditional baked mooncakes, the Golden Blooms, Turquoise Blossoms, Pink Blossoms, and Floral Symphony, are priced at RM148 nett.
For box sets showcasing a delightful combination of Premium Baked Black Truffle Lotus Paste with Single Yolk and Classic Baked White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, all box designs are available at RM168 nett. Additionally, the artisanal snow skin mooncake box sets, including Golden Blooms, Turquoise Blossoms, Pink Blossoms, and Floral Symphony, are priced at RM168 nett. For ala carte orders, classic baked mooncakes are priced at RM25 nett per piece, while both premium baked mooncakes and snow skin mooncakes are sold at RM36 nett per piece.
Location: Sheraton Petaling Jaya
W Kuala Lumpur
W Kuala Lumpur is once again set to steal the scene for the upcoming Mooncake Festival with the launch of its phenomenal Moonlit Mirage Mooncake Collection. This year, W KL focuses on unique and trendy bags, each of which contains four luscious mooncake flavors of the buyer’s choice – all inspired by reflections of Malaysian culture, its community and its people.
The collection comes in two brilliant and bold colours, Iconic Blue and Enigmatic Purple, making it a statement for gifting to friends, family, clients and even to yourself. Of course, you can’t miss out on the mooncakes! W KL is offering a variety of mooncake flavours, ranging from Lotus Seed Paste Double Yolk, Mix Nuts, Red Bean with Tangerine Peel, Pure White Lotus, Black Sesame with Yam Eggs and Jasmine with Red Dates, Puer with Lychee and Seasalt Chocolate. A box of four includes a limited edition Moonlit Mirage collection bag. Pick any one of your favorite flavors priced at RM268 nett per box.
There’s also the Moonlit Mirage Mixology Kit priced at RM348 nett per box. This kit consists of everything you need to become a professional mixologist at home with a side of mooncake. The kit includes:
- 1 bottle Roku Gin 200ml
- 4 bottles with mixers – Cherry Yuzu, Osmanthus Elderflower, Kumquat Mandarin, and Melon Matcha
- 1 Limited Edition Stirrer and 1 Roku Shot Glass
- 2 Mooncakes – Red Bean with Tangerine Peel and Seasalt Chocolate
- 1 Recipe and Instruction Booklet for Yuzu Bliss, Floral Fusion, Citrus Burst and Green Serenity
The mooncakes will be available for sale from now till 29th September 2023.
Location: W Kuala Lumpur
St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Indulge in exquisite luxury this Mid-Autumn Festival with The St Regis Kuala Lumpur’s collaboration with Swarovski. Their mooncake trunks feature a stunning pastel blue exterior, adorned with crystals, while the baby pink interior adds a touch of elegance. Its mooncakes are made with luscious lotus seed paste and egg yolk, and come in classic or supersized versions.
Location: St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Element Kuala Lumpur
TRACE Restaurant & Bar, located on Level 40 of Element Kuala Lumpur, known for its airy, daylit ambiance highlighting Kuala Lumpur’s skyline views, is delighted to tempt all buffet aficionados with an exciting 20% discount on its Weekend Buffets from now to 31st Aug 2023.
Bakar-Bakar BBQ Dinner Buffet
The soaring restaurant’s signature Bakar-Bakar BBQ Dinner Buffet, happening every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm to 10pm, offers a wide selection of meats grilled à la minute to perfection right before the diners. These include Peri Peri Grilled Chicken, Cajun Rosemary Lamb, Mustard Herb Beef, Grilled Tilapia in Asian Spices, Chicken & Beef Sausages, Squid, Mussels, Stingray, Seabass and more. Diners can even expect to catch some reel-worthy flare-up moments as our chefs skillfully work their charms at the grill station. Carnivores will be spoiled at the carving and hot dishes stations, which offer mouth-watering chef’s specialties like Lamb Leg Biryani, Oven Baked Salmon Fillet, Nyonya Kapitan Chicken Curry, Stir-Fried Ginger Beef, and Stewed Lamb in “Masak Hitam” Style, among others.
The meat fiesta does not just stop there. Another highlight of the night will be none other than the BBQ Beef Short Ribs carving trolley showcase, where the succulent piece of meat will be carved tableside directly by their chefs for the guests, ensuring that the meat is served at the optimal temperature and sliced to each one’s desired thickness. Naturally, it also adds a theatrical element to elevate the entire dining experience.
Bakar-Bakar BBQ Dinner Buffet is available on Fridays and Saturdays, from 6pm to 10pm, and is priced at RM158 nett per adult (discounted price: RM126.40 nett per adult)
Skyline Lunch Buffet
For those who seek a scrumptious noon get-together, look no further than the Skyline Lunch Buffet offered every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. Start your foodie journey with refreshing fresh salads and Rojak Buah, a traditional local-style fruit salad bursting with flavors. Follow with savory brunch staples highlighting Assorted Sandwiches, Street Food-Style Banana Fritters and more.
Their talented chefs will showcase their culinary prowess at the live BBQ station, where you can relish the smoky flavors of your favorite grilled meats, from Chicken and Beef Satay and Grilled Chicken and Lamb, to Otak-Otak. Further indulge in the comforting warmth of piping hot Laksa Penang, before exploring other enticing local delights including Roti Boom & Murtabak, Yong Tau Foo, Roasted Chicken Rice, Nasi Kenduri, Stewed Lamb in Briyani Style, and Crispy Fish Fillets with Nyonya Sauce.
The Skyline Lunch Buffet is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, and is priced at RM138 nett per adult (discounted price: RM110.40 nett per adult).
Weekend Lunch Set
TRACE is offering a wallet-friendly and affordable lunch deal. From Monday to Friday (12pm to 3pm), indulge in a lunch set inclusive of 1 main course, 1 beverage and 1 dessert, right in the buzzing city centre.
Location: Element Kuala Lumpur
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Explore a new selection of sweet offerings at The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, led by the artistry of Executive Pastry Chef, Yann Roumanille.
New Afternoon Tea
The newly crafted menu features a line-up of remarkable sweet treats, best enjoyed over a leisurely afternoon with family or friends. Savour the Mille-Feuille, an iconic French pastry reinvented with a mango-and-coconut twist, and the Frangipane Tart, a delectable composition of raspberry mouse and frangipani almond cream cake infused with pandan.
Taking inspiration from the famed honeybees of Bar Trigona, the Bee Amandier catches the eye with its sunny yellow exterior, encasing a tantalizing blend of almond cake, trigona honey and white chocolate. The Chocolate Brownies, too, boast a Malaysian flair, with the fruity notes of MK2 pineapple harmonizing delightfully with chocolate ganache and walnut. The Macaroons, an all-time favourite in France, come in two innovative flavours — Teh Tarik (a signature drink at The Lounge) and caramel praline (handcrafted with hazelnuts). Also worth a mention are the Classic Scones, a British teatime classic, served with clotted cream, rose water butter and mango jam.
On the savoury side, sample the Smoked Brisket, elevated with beef bacon jam, white barbecue sauce and yellow chive chiffonade, and the Konbi Egg Sando, a Japanese-inspired sandwich with Kewpie mayonnaise and togarashi mustard seeds. Check out the Coronation Shrimp that’s accompanied by Masam Curry Yoghurt, while the Caramel Chestnut Chicken features surprising touches such as fig vinegar and dried cherries.
Afternoon Tea is available at The Lounge from 3pm to 5:30pm, at RM222 per person
Pastries, Desserts and Cakes
The Lounge has also unveiled a repertoire of pastries, small cakes, brownies and baked treats. Indulge in Ispahan Rose – intricately decorated with hand-piping, this delicate rose-shaped pastry embodies a fragrant blend of rose, lychee and raspberry. Paying homage to the different textures of chocolate, Harmony, is layered with chocolate creme, crispy crumble and glaze. For a light bite, go for the Brownies and Baked Treats, an assortment of brownies and freshly baked goodies such as the Black Truffle Croissant, Cinnamon Kouign-Amann, and Bio Pain Au Chocolate with Hazelnut.
As for cakes, The Lounge has unveiled two signature flavours: Malaysia Green Forest. Inspired by the traditional Black Forest cakes of Germany, Chef Yann brings this unique dessert to life in vibrant tropical colours — green, yellow and white. Pandan sponge, banana compote and coconut Chantilly come together in this splendid creation, topped with lush chocolate leaves.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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