The Ultimate Mooncake Penang List: Mid-Autumn Festival 2025
Source: Penang Today, written by Paul Choong
As the Mid-Autumn Festival of 2025 draws near, we’ve put together an incredible list of mooncake offerings in Penang. These treats are truly extraordinary, with outlets competing to impress with their lavish creations and luxurious gift boxes.
Keep checking back on this page for Penang mooncakes, as we’ll update the list throughout the season. You definitely don’t want to miss these delightful moments!
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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort
Peony & Plum Blossom
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang introduces its 2025 mooncake collection featuring a “Peony & Plum Blossom” theme. The collection includes three distinct offerings. The Moonlight Four set contains four baked mooncakes in a vertical box design, priced at RM178. The Prosperous Eight features eight mooncakes in a red hexagonal box for RM298. The Snowlicious set offers four snow skin mooncakes in a decorative bag-style presentation for RM288.
New flavours join traditional options this year. The hotel introduces BOH Tea Honeycomb Mooncake and Custard Lava Salted Egg Yolk varieties. The popular Musang King Baked Skin Mooncake returns to the lineup.
Classic flavours remain available including Pure Lotus Single Yolk, Taro Single Yolk, and Mixed Nuts. All products use halal-certified ingredients suitable for diverse gift-giving occasions.
🗓️ Available: 14 July to 6 October 2025
📍 Location: Garden Wing Lobby
💰 Pricing: RM178-RM298 per set
📞 Orders: 04-888 8788 or WhatsApp 019 409 0460
📦 Collection: From 14 July 2025
Hard Rock Hotel Penang
The Mooncake Lounge
Hard Rock Hotel Penang launches The Mooncake Lounge featuring The Broadcast Box, a vintage radio-inspired keepsake for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Only 500 sets are available at RM338 nett per box, excluding delivery.
The collectible box contains six halal-certified mooncake flavours with reduced sweetness. Varieties include White Lotus, Pandan Lotus, Green Tea Lotus, Himalayan Pink Salt Rich Chocolate, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, and Thai Milk Tea Lotus.
Each box features four decorative buttons displaying Hard Rock brand mottos: Love All – Serve All, Take Time to Be Kind, All is One, and Save the Planet. Every purchase includes a serialised lucky draw ticket with prizes announced in October 2025.
Lucky draw prizes include a two-day stay in the King Suite with Rock Royalty Lounge access and multiple Seaview Deluxe Room getaways.
📅 Early bird discount: 20% off orders placed by 7 September 2025
🏨 Discounts: 10% off for hotel guests, Stage Pass Members, and F&B outlet diners
📦 Bulk purchase offers: Up to 25% off for large orders
🚚 Delivery and collection: Available from 1 September 2025
🫡 Standard orders: +60124203076 or [email protected]
📦 Bulk orders: +6048868015 or [email protected]
🌐 Online ordering: https://connect.reddotpayment.com/instanpanel/instanpay/index/mooncake-2025/
Iconic Hotel Penang
A Timeless Moon
Iconic Hotel Penang launches A Timeless Moon mooncake collection for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025. The hotel presents traditional mooncakes with a healthier twist, removing egg yolks while maintaining authentic flavours.
The elegant fan-shaped gift box features intricate gold detailing and contains six mooncakes in distinctive flavours. Each variety offers a unique taste experience for festival celebrations.
The collection includes six flavour varieties. Tau Sar Mandarin combines traditional bean paste with citrus notes. Pu-er Tea offers earthy, aged tea essence. Lotus provides classic sweet lotus seed paste. Yuzu brings Japanese citrus brightness. Ginseng Qi Zi features herbal wellness ingredients. Green Tea delivers refreshing tea flavour.
🌙 Launch Date: 21st August 2025
💰 Early Bird Price: RM148+ per set (limited to first 100 sets)
💰 Regular Price: RM168+ per set
Reservations can be made through WhatsApp at +6016 448 8614 or by calling +60 4 505 9988. Online bookings are available at www.iconichotel.com.my.
The Millen Penang
A Blossoming Tale
The Millen Penang launches its first mooncake collection with fashion brand DoubleWoot. The collaboration creates “A Blossoming Tale” for Mid-Autumn Festival.
The collection features four flavours in reusable bamboo boxes. Two traditional baked varieties and two Japanese-inspired Momoyama creations are available.
Design elements draw from DoubleWoot’s Exclusive Kebaya Edition. Heritage motifs blend with modern styling across the collection.
All mooncakes carry halal certification. Flavours include Jade Custard, Lotus Single Yolk, Green Tea with Red Bean, and Sea Salt Chocolate.
🗓️ Pre-orders begin 15th August 2025
🗓️ Collection starts 18th September 2025
🗓️ Early bird 15% off until 31st August 2025
💰 Normal price RM198 nett per set
📞 WhatsApp orders +60122016988
Storage tips for Penang mooncake
Climate considerations
Penang’s humidity requires careful storage:
- Keep in original packaging
- Use air-conditioned environments
- Avoid direct sunlight exposure
- Store away from strong-smelling foods
Shelf life guidelines
Baked mooncakes: 2-3 weeks at room temperature Snow skin varieties: 3-5 days refrigerated Always check expiry dates on packaging
Gift giving with Penang mooncake
Proper presentation
- Even numbers preferred (2, 4, 6 pieces)
- Quality packaging important for business gifts
- Include greeting cards for formal occasions
- Hotel brands considered premium choices
Budget gift planning
- Single pieces: RM15-25 (casual gifts)
- 2-piece boxes: RM40-60 (small gifts)
- 4-piece luxury: RM200-400 (important clients)
- Corporate packages: Volume discounts available
Health information Penang mooncake
Nutritional content
- Traditional varieties: 400-500 calories per 100g piece
- Snow skin options: 250-350 calories per 100g piece
- Sugar content: 25-40g per piece
- High fat content: 25-35% of total calories
Healthier alternatives
- Reduced sugar varieties at modern bakeries
- Mini mooncakes for portion control
- Fruit-filled options with natural sugars
- Shared consumption recommended
Tourist guide for mooncake Penang
Best souvenirs
- Heritage bakery selections (authenticity)
- Penang-exclusive flavors (uniqueness)
- Vacuum-packed for travel convenience
- Cultural significance explanation included
Travel considerations
- Check customs regulations for destination country
- Vacuum-packed versions travel better
- Avoid countries with strict food import laws
- Consider shipping restrictions
