The Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us, and with it comes the much-anticipated mooncake season. As one of Hong Kong’s most cherished holidays, this joyous occasion is a time for family reunions, lanterns, and moon gazing. Plus, no celebration is complete without sharing and enjoying mooncakes. So, whether you’re admiring the full moon or lighting up a lantern, a mooncake is the perfect companion. With so many shapes, sizes, and flavours to choose from, we’ve curated a list of the best mooncakes in Hong Kong for the 2025 festivities.

Traditional vs modern mooncakes in Hong Kong

Mooncakes in Hong Kong grow increasingly unconventional year after year. But let’s take a moment to revisit the traditional ones. These often vary by region, with differences in texture, appearance, and flavour. One thing they all share, however, is that they require baking—unlike many modern recreations, which are prepared in other ways.

For Cantonese mooncakes, classic fillings include lotus seed paste with salted egg yolks or creamy egg custard. Today, you’ll also find plenty of smaller mooncakes with a crisp shell and a gooey custard centre that melts in your mouth. Another local favourite is the snow skin mooncake, which doesn’t require baking. Instead, it’s made with cooked glutinous rice flour for a smoother, chewier texture.

As for this year’s lineup, expect everything from gourmet cheese mooncakes with caviar filling to Basque-inspired creations and even Wagyu Beef Wellington mooncakes. The possibilities truly are endless.

So, whether you’re opting for a traditional mooncake or a modern recreation, nothing beats some quality family time under the moonlight. This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on October 6. Sure, there’s still time but if you want to seize early bird discounts, act now and grab your boxes. And speaking of boxes, you can reuse them as jewellery boxes or trinket holders. Without further ado, here are our picks of the best mooncakes in Hong Kong in 2025.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2025: Where to find the best mooncakes in Hong Kong