The Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Mooncake Festival) is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar (usually falling between mid-September and early October).
Hong Kong puts on one of the most vibrant, visually spectacular Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in the world. While the core holiday focuses on family dinners and moon-gazing, the city electrifies the night with their famous signature events – the dragon parade and a lantern carnival.
The festival falls on Friday, 25 September 2026, with major city-wide events running throughout the week.
10 best moon cakes in Hong Kong
Hong Kong mooncakes are globally renowned for pioneering iconic Mid-Autumn treats, ranging from time-honoured traditional white lotus seed paste to revolutionary lava egg custard and modern snow skin varieties. As a hub of culinary innovation, Hong Kong’s top bakeries and luxury hotels continuously push the boundaries of festive baking every year.
From time-honoured classics and Michelin-starred favourites to playful offerings inspired by vintage camper vans and the moon itself, Hong Kong’s mooncakes capture the city at its most creative. Discover our edit of this season’s most spectacular Mid-Autumn Festival treats.
1. T’ang Court, The Langham — Three Star Perfection
For the ultimate in culinary prestige, look no further than T’ang Court. With three Michelin stars held for 11 consecutive years, its mooncakes are the gold standard of the season. The White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks (HK$478 / HK$325 for Brilliant by Langham members) and Mini Custard with Egg Yolk (HK$458 / HK$311 for members) are masterclasses in simplicity and excellence.
2. Summer Palace, Island Shangri-La — The Rarity of Aged Tangerine Peel
Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine meets the art of aging at Summer Palace. The highlight is the Red Bean Paste with Rare 80-year Dried Tangerine Peel Collector’s Box (HK$1,408) – a testament to patience and prestige. For a more modern take, Ming Pavilion’s Fujian-inspired collection (from HK$428) offers innovative flavours like the Pistachio Duo, the Tea Mooncake Collection (Peach Oolong + Jasmine Yuzu), and the playful Sweetness Trio featuring Taro Coconut Lava, Black Sesame Paste, and Mango Pomelo Sago.
3. Rùn, The St. Regis — Classic Craftsmanship
Under the visionary leadership of Executive Chinese Chef Hung Chi-Kwong, Rùn presents three exceptional flavours: White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolks (4 pcs, HK$598 / HK$420 early bird), Mini Red Bean Paste with Dried Tangerine Peel (6 pcs, HK$538 / HK$380 early bird), and Mini Lava Custard (6 pcs, HK$538 / HK$380 early bird).
4. Rosewood Hong Kong — The Woven Moon’s Poetic Sustainability
This year, Rosewood Hong Kong draws inspiration from the ancient craft of rattan weaving – an intangible cultural heritage. Their “The Woven Moon” Limited Edition (HK$1,328) pairs exquisite Pistachio & Pineapple Egg Custard and Traditional White Lotus mooncakes with **two upcycled ceramic cups**, reflecting a philosophy of harmony with nature. They’ve also collaborated with the Hong Kong Palace Museum for the **”Seric Lantern: Seasons of the Court”** box (HK$498), a lantern-inspired scroll design with imperial aesthetics.
5. Saicho × Island Shangri-La — An Aromatic Tea Pairing
The scent of osmanthus defines autumn, and this collaboration celebrates it perfectly. The gift set (HK$560 / HK$488 for Shangri-La Circle members) brings together Saicho’s Osmanthus Sparkling Tea (2 bottles) with Island Shangri-La’s Mini Osmanthus Milk Custard Mooncakes (4 pieces). The floral, effervescent tea is a modern interpretation of the classic tea-and-mooncake ritual.
6. JIJA by Vicky Lau — Artisanal at its Finest
Asia’s Best Female Chef 2015 and two-Michelin-starred chef Vicky Lau makes her mooncake debut, available for purchase at the Kimpton Hotel. Inspired by Yunnan’s rugged cuisine, the Red Date & Walnut with Dark Chocolate and the Black Rose & Honey with Red Bean (HK$368, 15% off early bird until 27 August) come in a wooden box crafted to resemble a foraging basket – complete with a rope handle and indigo-blue lattice pattern echoing the Miao weaving tradition. It’s a gift with a narrative, bridging rustic highland heritage with modern bistro chic.
7. Ralph’s Coffee — The Playful Collector’s Item
For a gift that is pure joy, Ralph’s Coffee delivers. The mooncake box is reimagined as a vintage camper van in the brand’s signature green and white, complete with a Polo Bear-ista figurine. It illuminates from within, making it a collectible night light. Inside, you’ll find six mini mooncakes with silky egg custard and rich chocolate custard filling.
8. The Murray, Hong Kong — Architectural Elegance
A masterpiece of preservation by Foster + Partners, The Murray presents its mooncake box as a jewellery case. Inside, the selection is classic: three Deluxe Creamy Custard and three Red Bean Paste with Dried Tangerine Peel mooncakes.
9. Peninsula Boutique – Fancy French-Inspired Mooncakes
Thinking beyond the traditiona mooncake, the Peninsula’s Luna Collection turns Mid-Autumn favourites into exquisite French pâtisserie. Beneath each delicate chocolate shell lies a playful mix of mousse, sponge, crunch and creamy centres, with flavours ranging from black sesame salted caramel and salted egg vanilla to caramelised praline walnut and bright raspberry-yuzu. A polished, distinctly modern treat to bring to the table, present as a particularly impressive gift, or if you’re like us – savour selfishly at home.
10. Lady M – Beautiful Moonlit Offering
Lady M brings a touch of moonlit whimsy to Mid-Autumn with its globally limited Moonlit Reverie Gift Set. Dressed in champagne hues and illustrated with a mythical rabbit garden, the box centres on a striking three-dimensional moon – a playful tribute to reunion, warmth and togetherness. Available in a lavish six-piece format and a Hong Kong-and-Macau-exclusive two-piece edition, it is an elegant pick for impressive corporate gifting, family celebrations or a little personal indulgence.
