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Ahh, Mooncake Festival – when streets come alive with lanterns and we get to indulge in the delightful mooncakes we’ve been looking forward to.
It may only be August right now, but this year, it pays to be kancheong when stocking up on your mooncake picks – because there’s a whole slew of early bird mooncake discounts for DBS/POSB debit and credit cardholders (aka everyone).
While these seasonal pastries often come with hefty prices, these deals will allow you to pamper yourself with tasty mooncake selections from hotels and restaurants at wallet-friendly prices:
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Other than their traditional baked mooncakes like the Red Lotus Double-Yolk with Roasted Melon Seeds ($69 for 4), you can also try Grand Hyatt Singapore‘s new additions like their Violette and Gin Snowskin Mooncakes ($69 for 8) and the Chocolate-Mint Fondant Snowskin Mooncakes ($69 for 8).
Get your mooncakes at Mezza9 from 28th August – 4th October 2017 or at the Lobby shop on the hotel’s ground floor from 29th August – 4th October 2017 (11:00 AM – 10:30 PM).
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Address: 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211
Telephone: 6738 1234
If you’re on the lookout for somewhere to celebrate Mid-Autumn festival with your loved ones, Pan Pacific’s Hai Tien Lo is offering a luxurious 6-course Mid-Autumn Reunion Set Menu ($128 per guest) from 7th August to 4th October.
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After feasting on a spread of traditional Cantonese dishes, you’ll receive a complimentary box of Traditional Four Treasures Mooncakes (U.P.$83.50 for 4) with every 2 set menu orders.
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Hai Tien Lo’s exquisite mooncakes will also be on sale from 7th August – 4th October, with new sweet and savoury flavours like Pandan Paste with Single Yolk ($72.80 for 4) and the Mixed Nuts with Chicken Ham ($77.05 for 4).
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7th August – 24th September 2017: 20% off all mooncakes and Mid-Autumn Reunion set menu
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Hai Tien Lo
Address: 7 Orchard Rd, Singapore 039595
Opening hours: 11.30AM-2.30PM, 6.30PM-10.30PM Daily
Telephone: 6826 8338
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Best known for their delectable Dim Sum Brunch, this 5-star hotel’s’ highly acclaimed restaurant, Yan Ting, offers an opulent Cantonese fine dining experience like no other.
This Mid-Autumn, we can indulge in Yan Ting’s extravagant mooncakes without draining our wallets dry thanks to DBS’s mooncake promotion. Sink your teeth into their sinful Champagne Truffle with Chocolate Paste ($73+ for 8), and don’t miss out on their signature Baked Mooncake with White Lotus Paste and Single Yolk ($76+ for 4).
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For the health-conscious, opt for the Reduced Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts Baked Mooncake ($72+ for 4) and savour every bite without feeling guilty about it.
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Yan Ting
Address: 29 Tanglin Road, The St. Regis, Level 1U, Singapore 247911
Opening Hours: 12PM-2.30PM, 6.30-10.30PM, Daily
Telephone: 6506 6887
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Mooncakes from the iconic The Fullerton Hotel will make lavish gifts for your loved ones. This year, they’re adding a brand new line of mooncakes to their exquisite collection.
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For those of us who love our coffee and milk teas, their Kopi with Salted Hokkaido Milk Snow Skin mooncake ($60 for 4) will definitely hit the sweet spot. Other quirky new flavours include Tangerine Lemon and Pistachio Snow Skin ($60 for 4), and Salted Taro with Peanut Butter ($60 for 4).
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25% off all 4pc mooncake boxes (min. 3 boxes)
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Address: 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Telephone: 6733 8388
The charming colonial Raffles Hotel is one of Singapore’s most prestigious hotels. Even celebrities like Michael Jackson, Rudyard Kipling, and Karl Lagerfeld have stayed in this legendary National Monument. No surprise then that their F&B options – mooncakes included – are just as excellent.
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This Mid-Autumn Festival, Raffles Hotel will be releasing their new Strawberry Yoghurt and Crunchy White Chocolate Pearl Snow-Skin Mooncake ($70 for 8) in celebration of their 130th anniversary.
Earl Grey Tea and Chocolate Pearl Truffle mooncakes Image credit: Raffles Hotel
Also enjoy their specialty snowskin favourites, including the Earl Grey Tea and Chocolate Pearl Truffle ($70 for 8), and don’t miss out on their traditional Double Yolk with Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste ($72 for 4).
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20% off mooncakes (for online orders only)
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Address: 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673
Telephone: 6337 1886
Besides its ornate vibe, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel also houses an award-winning Chinese restaurant – Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant – famed for its signature crisped-to-perfection Peking Duck amongst other classic Chinese dishes.
Coconut Paste with Hazelnut Baked Mooncakes Image credit: Tangs
Feast on a delightful spread of mooncakes crafted by the chefs at Wan Hao themselves. For a fresh alternative to the traditional lotus paste mooncakes, try their Premium Coconut Paste with Hazelnuts Baked Mooncakes ($78 for 4) or, for a chocolatey treat, their White Chocolate with Apricot Snowskin Mooncakes ($63 for 8).
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Address: 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
Telephone: 6735 5800
Mao Shan Wang Mooncake Image credit: @goodwoodparkhotelsg
Most of us are familiar with Goodwood Park Hotel’s famous durian desserts, including their durian cakes, and, of course ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian Snowskin Mooncakes ($80 for 4) that grace every Mooncake Festival party with their pungent elegance.
Prickly Pear with Bergamot Snowskin Mooncake Image credit: Goodwood Park Hotel
This year, joining their mooncake line-up are new and intriguing flavours like the Prickly Pear with Bergamot Snowskin Mooncake ($60 for 4) and the savoury Assorted Nuts with Ham ($68 for 4).
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Address: 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Telephone: 6737 7411
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Holiday Inn’s Xin Cuisine Chinese restaurant not only serves up some of the best dim sum in Singapore, but is also killing the mooncake game with both their traditional and innovative mooncake flavours.
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Conclude your hearty dim sum meal with their signature Peranakan Durian mooncakes ($68 for 4 large cakes), and say cheers to the Mid-Autumn season with their Green Tea Lotus Seed Paste with Baileys Cream Praline ($58 for 6).
If you prefer something more old-school, opt for their Assorted Traditional Mooncakes ($64 for 4), including healthier options with less sugar.
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Address: 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075
Telephone: 6733 0188
Image credit: JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
With JW Marriott Singapore South Beach launching their first ever mooncake collection, we now have one more place to grab our Mid-Autumn goodies from. Indulge in their line of Chocolate Truffle Mooncake ($88.88 for 8), including the Green Tea Lemongrass Truffle and Chocolate XO Liquor Truffle.
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For those with a penchant for local-inspired flavours, their Ondeh-ondeh Snowskin Mooncake ($78.88 for 8) is the Singaporean twist to this traditional Chinese dessert that we’ve all been waiting for.
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Address: 30 Beach Rd, Singapore 189763
Telephone: 6818 1888
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This year, Mandarin Orchard is launching their Limited Edition Japanese Mini Baked Mooncakes ($75 for 8) featuring healthy flavours like Japanese Purple Potato, Japanese Chestnut, and Matcha Red Beans – a less guilt-inducing solution for those who are obstinately sticking to their diets.
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If you’re craving a tangy alternative to the regular sweet lotus filling, try their Mini Snowskin Mooncakes in fruity favourites like the Red Wine Cranberry Paste with Japanese Yuzu and Lemongrass ($66 for 8).
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Address: 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Telephone: 6737 4411
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Cantonese restaurant Shang Palace at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is rolling out new mooncake flavours in addition to their an extensive collection. From the extravagant Yuzu Bird’s Nest, to their Chocolate Salted Toffee flavours, it’s time to treat yo’self this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Also, with Shang Palace’s Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes ($70 for 4), you can feel less guilty about uncontrollably consuming these delectables delights. What’s more, these beautifully packaged mooncakes will make lovely gifts for your family and friends.
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Address: 22 Orange Grove, Singapore 258350
Telephone: 6737 3644
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If you just can’t get enough of the durian-everything craze, don’t miss out on Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s popular Mini Snowskin Mao Shan Wang Durian ($78 for 8), back by popular demand!
Also, try their mouth-watering signature – Mini Custard Lava with Vanilla ($78 for 8) – that will bring a heavenly burst of custard into your mouth upon first bite.
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Their new nutty addition, the White Lotus Seed Paste with Five Grains mooncake ($72 for 4), is packed with an assortment of nuts and seeds – perfect for health nuts to indulge in.
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Address: 7 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799
Telephone: 6337 8888
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Besides their scrumptious French macarons, Antoinette sure knows how to whip up a mean mooncake, with a French twist – such as the White Chocolate Matcha Truffle with Chestnut Lotus Paste ($54.50 for 8). Complete with beautiful marbled patterns, these unconventional mooncakes are almost too gorgeous to eat.
If you’re a fan of salted egg yolk, try their mouth-watering Salted Egg Truffle with Low Sugar White Lotus Paste ($54.50 for 8), with oozy lava-like salted egg yolk truffle bursting from its centre.
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1st September – 4th October 2017: 10% off Traditional Mooncakes and Mini Snow Skin series
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Penhas
Address: 30 Penhas Rd, 208188
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, 11AM-10PM | Friday, 11AM-11PM | Saturday, 10AM-11PM | Sunday 10AM-10PM
Telephone: 6293 3121
Orchard
Address: 333A Orchard Rd, Mandarin Gallery #02-33/34, Singapore 238897
Telephone: 6836 9527
Besides sinful sweets like their Signature Macarons and Strawberry Shortcakes, Bakerzin has also come up with their own line of quirky mooncakes.
Their Pure Black Sesame Snowskin Mooncakes ($52.34 for 8) boast a rich, roasted sesame filling encased in flakey-skin.
For those of us who are more adventurous, try Bakerzin’s interesting Asian-inspired flavours like American Ginseng Baked Skin Mooncake ($61.68) and Tom Yum Baked Skin Mooncake ($61.68).
If you’re having a Mid-Autumn Festival party, substitute those drinks with Bakerzin’s alcohol-infused mooncakes, including the Butterscotch Baileys Snow Skin Mooncake ($56.07) and Apple Vodka Snow Skin Mooncake ($56.07).
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This year, Crystal Jade is busting out some Disney magic with their new Mickey & Minnie Snowskin collection ($78).
You’ll find yourself an assortment of 8 mini mooncakes in a box, including flavours like Pandan Lotus with Gula Melaka and Chocolate Japanese Yuzu.
But if you’re not about that Disney life, you can still enjoy their Signature Mixed Nuts and Chicken Ham ($62 for 4) – an interesting blend of sweet and savoury – and the Less Sugar White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk ($56 for 4).
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With Mid-Autumn Festival just round the corner, it’s time to gear up and chiong for these premium mooncakes on discount. Simply swipe your DBS/POSB debit or credit card, and you’ll get to shave up to 50% off your bill!
The early bird catches the mooncakes, so take advantage of these mooncake lobangs while you can!
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