23 Sept 2025 - HKCityguide.com "The Best Mooncakes in Hong Kong 2025"
The Best Mooncakes in Hong Kong 2025
If you’re in Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025, you’re in for a treat. This year, mooncake makers have pulled out all the stops, from timeless classics to bold reinventions. Here’s a guide to the best mooncakes in Hong Kong this season: what to taste, where to buy, and the trends to watch.
What Makes a Mooncake Great
The best mooncakes stand out for a few reasons:
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Filling quality – Smooth lotus seed paste, rich custards, fragrant red bean, or perfectly centred salted egg yolks.
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Skin and texture – Whether baked crust or delicate snow skin, it should be fresh, thin yet strong, and never overwhelm the filling.
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Balance of sweetness – Many modern makers cut down the sugar, balancing richness with tea, fruit, or nuts.
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Innovation – Surprising flavours, creative formats, and playful textures keep things exciting.
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Presentation – Packaging matters, especially for gifting. Luxurious boxes and tea pairings are part of the appeal.
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Freshness – Seasonal, small-batch mooncakes are often the most memorable.
Innovative and Quirky Creations
For those who like their mooncakes with a twist, 2025 is full of surprises:
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Soulgood Bakery: A Basque burnt cheesecake meets snow-skin collection, with playful flavours like strawberry yoghurt and pistachio.
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Hoi King Heen: Whisky-infused chocolate mooncakes for a boozy edge.
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Hong Kong MX Mooncakes: A zingy “Super Lemon” mooncake with lava filling.
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Imperial Patisserie: Lava mooncakes in sesame, custard, and red bean with mandarin peel.
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Steak King: A savoury Wagyu Beef Wellington mooncake, wrapped in puff pastry.
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Cuisine Cuisine: Pistachio, coffee, and sea salt lemon curd mini mooncakes in the Momoyama style.
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