{"id":4087,"date":"2020-09-11T10:01:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T02:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=4087"},"modified":"2022-10-05T22:09:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:09:13","slug":"mooncakes-in-vietnam-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/mooncakes-in-vietnam-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Best Mooncakes In Vietnam For 2020’s Mid-Autumn Festival, From Chocolate To Durian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unique mooncakes in Vietnam for the 2020 Mid-Autumn Festival<\/h2>\n
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No celebration of the <\/span>Mid-Autumn Festival<\/b>, Vietnam\u2019s biggest festive occasion second only to the Lunar New Year, is complete without <\/span>mooncakes<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from classic flavors for a nostalgic and authentic taste, Vietnamese mooncake makers have rolled out various mooncakes in Vietnam with an<\/span> innovative twist<\/b> this year. From durian to mocha flavors, there’s something new about this year\u2019s <\/span>mooncakes in Vietnam <\/b>for everyone to check out.<\/p>\n


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1. Yue Long Men Restaurant – spectacular craftsmanship with edible flowers<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: Yue Long Men Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Yue Long Men<\/b>, a Chinese restaurant in Saigon\u2019s District 5, goes over the top with stunningly handcrafted baked mooncakes. Featuring eye-catching and captivating pastry textures, these mooncakes are decorated with<\/span> edible flowers<\/b> for extra grace.<\/span><\/p>\n

A set of 4 flower mooncakes placed in a traditional wooden gift box is priced at <\/span>VND960,000 (~USD41.42).<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: Yue Long Men Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Aside from stunning visuals, these mooncakes are also flavored with uncommon fillings<\/b>. Joining traditional flavors such as lotus paste, mung bean, and chicken floss are wine-infused fruits<\/b> for a boozy note and beef cooked with sambal sauce<\/b> for a sweet and spicy taste of a BBQ dish.<\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: Yue Long Men Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the non-flower mooncakes are also deftly decorated with classic patterns and motifs such as flowers and fishes on the baked skins.<\/p>\n

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\nImage<\/span> adapted from: <\/span>Yue Long Men Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Each set starts with 4 mooncakes, which are elegantly presented in a colorful gift box ornamented with floral patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can place your orders online or visit Yue Long Men Restaurant to bring home these charming creations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/span> <\/b>VND480,000 – VND9600,000 (~USD20.71-USD41.42) per box<\/span>
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>153 Hung Vuong, Ward 4, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City<\/span>
\n<\/b>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>8AM-9.30PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Grand Castella – specialty lava mooncakes<\/h3>\n
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\nChocolate-flavored mooncakes
\n<\/span>Image adapted from: <\/span>Grand Castella<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This Mid-Autumn Festival, the Grand Castella<\/b> from Taiwan is rolling out a series of festive mooncakes in Vietnam, including lava custard mooncakes, traditional mooncakes, and taro mooncakes.<\/p>\n

Those who prefer <\/span>creamier, sweeter, and less oily<\/b> options can go for the <\/span>lava mooncake box<\/b>, which comes with 6 lava custard pastries<\/span> (VND300,000,~USD12.94)<\/b>, including the flavors of <\/span>matcha, chocolate, durian, salted egg, <\/b>and jambon<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBaked mooncake with BBQ chicken and salted eggs<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Grand Castella\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For more time-tested versions of these festive Vietnamese treats, check out the traditional flavored baked mooncakes<\/b>, featuring classic fillings such as mung bean paste, roasted chicken, matcha paste and salted egg, and lotus seed paste.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Grand Castella<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Price: <\/b><\/span>VND300,000 – VND500,000 (~USD12.94-USD21.57) per box
\nAddress:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/b>Multiple locations in District 1, Go Vap District, and District 10. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hanoi
\n<\/b>3\/131 Hong Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>8AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Givral – vegetarian mooncakes and floral-themed boxes<\/h3>\n
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\nBlueberry, chocolate, cheese, and matcha mooncakes<\/span>
\n<\/b>Image credit: <\/span>Givral Bakery<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This year, <\/span>Givral <\/b>is rolling out mooncake combo sets for<\/span> vegetarians<\/b> with refreshing flavors such as <\/span>blueberry, chocolate, cheese, <\/b>and <\/span>matcha.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Each combo comes with <\/span>4 mooncakes<\/b>, which are cooked with sweeteners suitable for conscious eaters. All of these cakes do not include eggs, except for the matcha flavor, so <\/span>vegetarians and vegans <\/b>can eat them to their heart\u2019s content minus the guilt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Givral Bakery<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The combo gift boxes <\/span><\/a>come in a wide variety, with <\/span>4 to 6 mooncakes <\/b>priced from VND579,000 (~USD24.93).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who like<\/span> classic flavours<\/b>, you can\u2019t go wrong with the <\/span>mung bean mooncake filled with durian paste.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Givral Bakery<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Almost every creation in the gift box comes with one decadent salted egg yolk to add a kick to the flavor. For those who like an extra salty bite of egg yolk to balance out the sweetness of the cakes<\/span>, you can pay as low as VND32,000 (~USD1.38) for an upgrade to 2 eggs per cake in a gift box.<\/b><\/p>\n

Price:<\/span> <\/b>VND579,000-VND1,078,000 (~USD24.93-USD46.41) per box<\/span>
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b>Multiple locations in Saigon and Hanoi. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>8AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Tai Thong – durian snowskin mooncakes<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom left to right: lava custard, pineapple, and mocha-flavoured mooncakes<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>B\u00e1nh Trung Thu Tai Thong Mooncake HCM<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Tai Tong<\/b>, the 110-year-old mooncake brand from Malaysia, brings us a delightful collection of <\/span>snowskin mooncakes of vibrant colors.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, Tai Thong has also rolled out a limited edition of house-made durian mooncakes, which are filled with <\/span>creamy and aromatic paste of durian flesh <\/b>and<\/span> salted egg yolk.<\/b> If you\u2019re an ardent durian lover and can\u2019t get enough of this unique flavor for desserts, look no further than Tai Thong\u2019s durian mooncake collection.
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\nImage credit: B\u00e1nh Trung Thu Tai Thong Mooncake HCM<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Joining the durian mooncakes are other delicate, fresh, and fruity flavors of <\/span>pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberry, <\/b>and <\/span>Japanese mango.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Beautifully crafted and decadent, the brand\u2019s gooey <\/span>custard lava mooncakes<\/b> with savory salted eggs are a crowd-pleaser.
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\nImage credit: B\u00e1nh Trung Thu Tai Thong Mooncake HCM<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The way Tai Thong\u2019s gift box packaging is done is also an art in itself. Designed like an elegant bag steeped in shades of orange and yellow, this mooncake carrier\u2019s subtle traditional floral motifs give it a timeless look.<\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: Tai Thong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Price:<\/span> <\/b>VND730,000-VND1,380,000 (~USD31.43-USD59.41) per box<\/span>
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in District 1 and District 2. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>8AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Brodard – one of the oldest bakery brands in Vietnam<\/h3>\n
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\"\"Image adapted from: <\/span>Brodard 1948<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A fabled bakery name that brings to mind its freshly baked French pastries and Christmas treats sold in Vietnam since<\/span> 1948<\/b>, <\/span>Brodard<\/b> is at the top of many loyal shoppers’ lists when it comes to buying mooncakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who like classic flavors, you won\u2019t be disappointed by the traditional<\/span> jambon and sausage, mung bean, <\/b>and <\/span>red bean<\/b> mooncakes.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more extravagant and rare flavors, try the firm yet delicate <\/span>sea cucumber, shrimp, and char siew mooncake<\/b>, or the rich and sweet <\/span>noble scallop mooncake<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: Brodard 1948<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

To make sure vegetarians will not feel out of place this Mid-Autumn Festival, Brodard has also dished out baked creations that don\u2019t include meat and eggs, such as its <\/span>taro paste <\/b>and <\/span>lotus seed mooncakes.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span><\/i>Brodard Bakery<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Brodard\u2019s gift box is designed like a<\/span> blue royal trunk, <\/b>and could be easily mistaken for a sophisticated lady\u2019s makeup box.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

A gift set of 4 mooncakes enveloped in this exquisite box is from <\/span>VND2,700,000-VND6,000,000 (~USD116.24-USD258.31).<\/b> Guests can also choose between 2 jars of honey or 50g of swallow\u2019s nest as complimentary delicacies when buying this gift set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: <\/b><\/span>VND680,000-VND6,000,000 (~USD29.28-USD258.31) per box<\/span>
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in District 1 and District 5. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>8AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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6. San Fu Lou – Cantonese mooncakes with classic flavors<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: San Fu Lou – Cantonese Kitchen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Offering classic flavors<\/b> with a sophisticated touch, the mooncakes from San Fu Lou<\/b>, a Cantonese kitchen, in Saigon are simple and elegant.<\/p>\n

Baked to golden perfection for a crunchy bite, the<\/span> mung bean paste<\/b> mooncake<\/b> gives you a light sweet taste and gelatinous texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: San Fu Lou – Cantonese Kitchen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrated for its nutritious properties such as alkaloid extracts that help with insomnia, the refreshing and buttery <\/span>lotus seed paste mooncakes<\/b> are ideal options for elder members in the family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, children can indulge in the<\/span> coconut mooncakes<\/b>, which burst with sweet, creamy, and fatty flavor while watermelon seeds add crunch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who prefer a multi-layered bite and meaty flavor can check out the<\/span> jambon mooncake<\/b>, which is made of a rich combination of jambon, sausages, sweet jam, and egg yolk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND368,000-VND750,000 (~USD15.88-USD32.36) <\/span>per box
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in Saigon and Hanoi. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. 4Gs Texas – a complimentary bottle of wine for a box of 6 mooncakes<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: 4Gs Texas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Adorned in soft colors and intricate bird motifs, <\/span>4Gs Texas\u2019 <\/b>gift boxes contain a variety of 2 to 6 cakes per box. Every gift box containing <\/span>6 mooncakes (VND1,302,000, ~USD56.18) <\/b>is graced with a bottle of<\/span> Le Prieur Des Augustins<\/b>, which you can use to enjoy the full moon with some extra revelry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: 4Gs Texas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Featuring <\/span>11 flavors<\/b> and a variety of fillings, guests can choose from classics such as mung bean mooncakes and roasted chicken mooncakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: 4Gs Texas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A combination of the slight saltiness of cheese, vanilla hint of rum, and sweetness and fruity notes of cacao powder, the tiramisu mooncake<\/b> gives a sweet and creamy mouthfeel without losing the essence of the festive classics.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s interesting about this set is the intricate design of the box, which has multiple departments and can definitely be used as a jewelry or make-up box.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nA gift box of 4 mooncakes is priced at VND585,000 (~USD25.24)<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>4Gs Texas<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> from<\/span> VND585,000 – VND1,302,000 (~USD25.24-USD56.18) per box
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in District 1 and District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/b>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7AM-9PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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8. Butter Land – bamboo charcoal baked mooncakes<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: Butter Land<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A homegrown bakery in Phu Nhuan District in Saigon, Butter Land<\/b> is popular among local pastry lovers for its variety of tasty pastries and cakes.<\/p>\n

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Butter Land is rolling out a variety of mooncakes in Vietnam, from traditionally baked mooncakes to <\/span>bamboo charcoal baked mooncakes.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Known for its ability to balance out the richness of the fillings without taking away from their authentic taste, bamboo charcoal adds freshness to every bite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: Butter Land<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The new flavors joining Butter Land\u2019s classic flavors such as roasted chicken and mung<\/span> beans include matcha with salted egg, matcha with lotus seeds, coconut milk with salted egg,<\/b> and pineapple.<\/b><\/p>\n

Butter Land takes online orders only before starting the baking process, so place your orders on the <\/span>kitchen\u2019s website<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>customize your preferred flavors <\/b>at least 2 days in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND240,000-VND720,000 (~USD10.36-USD31.07) per box<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. SHE Chocolate – handmade chocolate mooncakes for conscious eaters<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: SHE Chocolate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As unconventional as they sound, these guilt-free chocolate mooncakes from SHE Chocolate <\/b>are really worth a try.<\/p>\n

While chocolate is commonly believed to be loaded with sugar and the main cause of weight gain, these mooncakes contain only one-third <\/b>of the amount of sugar used in traditionally baked mooncakes.<\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: SHE Chocolate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Low in sugar and rich in protein, these mooncakes are great choices for conscious eaters, especially those who are on a diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nCoffee-flavored mooncakes<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: SHE Chocolate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

While all of the mooncakes are covered in chocolate, they have <\/span>6 different flavors <\/b>for guests to choose from. You can treat yourself to the aromatic fillings of mung<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0bean paste, coffee, taro, coconut, cinnamon, <\/b>and<\/span> jambon with sausages.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>SHE Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>
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\nPriced at <\/span>VND790,000 (~USD34.07)<\/b>, a gift box comes with 4 mooncakes with flavors of your choice, a complimentary bar of fruit chocolate, and a gilded fork and knife.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SHE Chocolate kitchen is based in Binh Duong Province, so you can order your box of chocolate goodness online from <\/span>SHE Chocolate<\/span><\/a> and get it shipped to your doorstep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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10. B\u00e1ch L\u1ea1c Bakery – crust-free mooncakes<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Bach Lac Bakery<\/a><\/span><\/em>
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\nIf you don\u2019t like your mooncakes firm and covered with pastry crust, you\u2019re not alone. This year, <\/span>B\u00e1ch L\u1ea1c Bakery<\/b>, a local brand that\u2019s been around for 30 years, has rolled out a collection of <\/span>crust-free mooncakes<\/b> in Vietnam for those who prefer their mooncakes<\/span> soft and flaky.<\/b>
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\nMooncakes filled with black bean paste and egg yolk<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Bach Lac Bakery<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Featuring <\/span>sweet flavors<\/b> that suit the palettes of both the young and old, B\u00e1ch L\u1ea1c Bakery\u2019s mooncakes are stuffed with fillings such as black bean paste, coconut milk with coffee, and matcha.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A gift box with six crust-free mooncakes of different flavours is only <\/span>VND225,000 (~USD9.71)<\/b>, a pretty affordable price for a box of mooncakes these days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Bach Lac Bakery<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Those who miss the crust and texture of a traditional mooncake can still go for the <\/span>baked creations<\/b>, including lotus mooncakes, jambon and sausage mooncakes, and taro mooncakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Bach Lac Bakery<\/a><\/span><\/em>
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\nThose who want the best of both worlds can try the VIP1 gift set (VND950,000,~USD40.99),that has <\/span>6 crust-free mooncakes<\/b> and<\/span> 4 baked mooncakes<\/b> of 9 different flavors. This box also contains a complimentary pack of green tea and pack of black tea to pair with your mooncakes, and has three aesthetically pleasing layers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

B\u00e1ch L\u1ea1c Bakery pastries can be ordered online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND225,000-VND1,118,000 (~USD9.71-USD48.24) per box
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>26-28 \u0110\u1eb7ng Minh Khi\u00eam,<\/span> <\/a>Ward 4, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>7AM-7PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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11. Leong Yin Pastry – lotus seed paste with quality seeds from Xiangtan, China<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>CHOCOLATE GRAPHICS VIET NAM<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A distinctive ingredient that\u2019s found in nearly every <\/span>Leong Yin Pastry <\/b>mooncake is<\/span> lotus paste<\/b>, which is made from lotus seeds of finest quality imported from Xiangtan,<\/a> China<\/strong>. Not only do these lotus seeds retain their fresh, mild sweetness and buttery flavor, but they also contain heatiness-relieving<\/strong> properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having over 3,000 years of history in lotus seed planting, Xiangtan is said to have the finest breeds of lotus seeds in China, which are large, white, sweet, <\/strong>and full of lotus flesh<\/strong>. That\u2019s why Xiangtan lotus seeds are highly sought after in Guangzhou<\/strong>, China\u2019s largest exporter of mooncakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nJin sha, black sesame, cendol coconut, and mocha milk tea mooncakes<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image adapted from: <\/span>CHOCOLATE GRAPHICS VIET NAM<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

While lotus paste is the star ingredient of Leong Yin Pastry\u2019s mooncake selection this year, the store has also rolled out 12 different flavors. Encased in beautifully crafted and baked mooncakes, guests can find classic flavors that are popular among Vietnamese eaters such as chicken floss, salted egg, and even durian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, more innovative versions can also be found in Leong Yin Pastry\u2019s basket of goodies – think<\/span> mocha milk tea mooncake<\/b> and <\/span>cendol coconut mooncake. <\/b><\/p>\n

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\nBaked mooncakes flavored with pandan, lotus paste, watermelon seeds, and salted egg yolk<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: CHOCOLATE GRAPHICS VIET NAM<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Taking inspiration from<\/span> lanterns<\/b> – a symbol of Mid-Autumn celebration, <\/span>Leong Yin Pastry<\/b>\u2019s mooncake gift boxes are decked out in the bright and sparkling colors of red and yellow.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Price:<\/b><\/span> from VND585,000 – VND1,302,000 (~USD25.24-USD56.18) per box
\nAddress: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in Saigon and Hanoi. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/b>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8AM-7PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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12. C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam – mooncake box resembles a theatre<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Among a sea of mooncake gift boxes, C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam<\/b> has taken its packaging to a new level by designing it to look like a royal theatre <\/b>from the old days.<\/p>\n

The packaging is beautifully reminiscent of <\/span>Vietnamese cultural heritage<\/b>, artfully ornamented with floral motifs and Vietnamese folktale figures<\/span> such as Uncle Cu\u1ed9i and Princess H\u1eb1ng Nga.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A <\/span>theatrical<\/b> mooncake gift box <\/strong>(VND2,200,000,~USD94.88)\u00a0comes with 4 mooncakes and a complimentary box of lotus tea to pair with the cakes. This is quite a hefty<\/strong> price for a mooncake set, but being able to reuse the gift box as a fancy trinket box or a doll-house makes it worth the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For a<\/span> less pricey <\/b>gift set that\u2019s no less alluring, guests can check out the colorful gift boxes designed with a handle to look like a square tiered lunch box<\/strong>.<\/span> A box of 4 mooncakes is priced at VND950,000 (~USD40.97).
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\nImage adapted from: C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Aside from sophisticated packaging, C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam has also rolled out a sumptuous selection of mooncakes in Vietnam. Its snow skin mooncake selection comes in coffee, pomelo, pandan, and magenta leaf flavors<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Featuring classic and exquisite flavors, C\u00e0f\u00ea RuNam\u2019s baked mooncakes encase classic filings such as <\/span>chicken <\/b>and<\/span> taro.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND950,000 – VND2,200,000 (~USD40.97-USD94.88) per box
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b>Multiple locations in Saigon and Hanoi. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8.30AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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13. Intercontinental – mooncakes with Western flavors<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Intercontinental Saigon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Incorporating Western flavours, the Intercontinental<\/strong> hotel group’s\u00a0 sweet and delicate <\/span>cheese dragon fruit mooncake<\/b> and <\/span>coffee-flavored custard tiramisu mooncakes <\/b>give these traditional Vietnamese treats a modern touch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting from<\/span> VND700,000 (~USD30.14)<\/b> per gift box, Mid-Autumn celebrants can bring home 4 mini mooncakes in a stylish gift box. For more flavors to choose from, guests can opt for the VND930,000 (~USD40.04) gift set, which comes with 8 different moon cakes, such as hazelnut with salted eggs and chia seeds with salted eggs.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Intercontinental Saigon<\/a><\/span><\/em>
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\nPaying homage to Vietnam\u2019s culture, the <\/span>Intercontinental has captured our country\u2019s iconic <\/span>lotus<\/b> flowers on its mooncake boxes.<\/span>
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Celebrate the full moon with your family while munching a crusty lotus seed mooncake with a decadent egg yolk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND700,000 – VND8,800,000 (~USD30.14-USD379.66) per box
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