Where to get the best mooncake in Jakarta

Tracing back to thousands of years of tradition, the Chinese culture dedicates the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month to the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival. On this special day, families and friends gather to indulge in gifting decadent mooncakes and welcome the mid-autumn full moon. If you have yet to find the perfect mooncake to bring for the special occasion, have a look at these places that only offer the best mooncake in Jakarta.

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta

Adjacent to the iconic HI Roundabout, every offering from this hotel is nothing short of legendary. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, the talented chefs of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta have meticulously crafted a baked mooncakes collection. The mooncake has three options, each featuring opulent filling with six bursting flavours.

The Tù zi (Rp 588,000) features White Lotus Egg Yolk and Red Bean Egg Yolk fillings. The Cháng’é (Rp 888,000) expands on these, adding Pandan and Custard fillings. Finally, the Hòu Yì (Rp 1,288,000) boasts the most variety, comprising all six flavours: White Lotus Egg Yolk, Red Bean Egg Yolk, Pandan, Custard, Black Sesame Egg Yolk, and Green Tea Egg Yolk.

The mooncake collection is available to order until 17 September 2024. Order early before 18 August and snag a 20% early bird discount. Enjoy an additional 15% savings when paying with bank partners.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 817 0050 079/075

Grand Hyatt Jakarta

The urban retreat Grand Hyatt Jakarta celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with a selection of perfectly on-themed mooncake hampers. The gift hampers are adorned with drawings of the full moon, golden pagodas, and white lotus, with the boxes taking the shape of a lantern, a very spot-on design for the occasion.

Indulge in a world of mooncake magic with our five crowd-pleasing flavours: White Lotus Yolk, White Lotus, Classic Lotus, Taro, and Red Bean. The octagonal lantern-shaped hamper (Rp1,388,000/set) comes in four different flavours, making it a festive gift. The tube lantern-shaped hamper (Rp788,000/set) comes with the classic taste of White Lotus Yolk and Classic Lotus mooncakes. The single mooncake boxes (Rp388,000/piece) are the perfect treat if you prefer a smaller gift.

Grand Hyatt Jakarta’s mooncake offerings are available at Grand Café, Fountain Lounge, and La Moda. Alternatively, online order and delivery services are also available.

To place an order, contact +62 815 913 1234

The St. Regis Jakarta

Not only poised as one of the places that offer the best mooncake in Jakarta, but the capital city’s House of Astor also boasts reusability through the packaging. Celebrants of the Moon Festival can indulge in the symphony of flavours of the beloved treat, such as White Lotus, Red Bean, Pandan, Black Sesame, Jasmine, Tea and Chestnuts, Matcha and Kumquat, and Eggyolk Custard.

The melt-in-your-mouth mooncakes are all decadent and rich. But, if you must choose, White Lotus embodies the height of the hotel’s culinary artistry with its delicate and balanced sweetness and a whisper of nutty taste. These thoughtfully crafted mooncakes are presented in reusable leather-woven vanity boxes. Available in Celestial Blue and Rosy Bliss, the boxes feature compartments, an elastic pocket, a St. Regis bag tag, and a matching shoulder chain.

The mooncake selection by The St. Regis Jakarta is available to order for delivery or takeaway at Rosé Gourmand Deli from July to 17 September.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 811 1922 2262

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

As a beacon of oriental excellence in the capital city, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta presents a homemade Mid-Autumn Mooncake collection for the Moon Festival that is available until September 2024. The Michelin-starred chef Fei combines the finest ingredients with traditional wooden moulds and crafts an artisanal mooncake collection.

The mid-autumn goodness comes in two exquisitely crafted clamshell boxes. The Emerald Mooncake Hamper (Rp798,000) features two perfectly gift-sized mooncakes. For a wider selection of flavours, indulge in the Royal Jade Mooncake Hamper (Rp1,228,000) with its four distinct varieties.

From the kitchen of Li Feng, chef Fei and team have made mooncakes available in four flavours: the nutty Signature Black Sesame with Salted Egg Yolk, classic White Lotus with Salted Egg Yolk, the aromatic Pandan, and the sweet and tangy Red Bean with Aged Tangerine. All the mooncakes are free of preservatives and best to enjoy a month after purchase. Save 10% on your purchase by ordering early between 1 July and 30 August.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 21 2993 8888

Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel

South Jakarta’s metropolitan gem revisits the classic folklore of Chang’e and Hou Yi in presenting its mooncake collection. From 1 August to 22 September, the elegant mooncake boxes are available at the hotel. The boxes are rendered in the subdued colour of pink, and drawings of Chang’e and Hou Yi depict love and sacrifice in presentable packaging.

Classic and innovative flavours are available to cater for every preference. From Lotus Seed Paste, Red Bean, and Pandan to Matcha, every mooncake is crafted with premium ingredients and designed to elevate every reunion and gathering under the autumn full moon.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 811 1095 983

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

If you seek variety, look no further beyond the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta’s mooncake collection. Offering two types of cakes with four flavours of every kind, the hotel celebrates the vibrant tradition and taste of autumn, making the hotel’s mooncake collection a standout among the best in Jakarta.

The classic Four Seasons Mooncake (Rp1,388,000) is presented within an illuminated lantern-shaped box which captures the essence of the season’s warm evenings. A box of this classic variant comprises an assortment of mooncakes with Kumquat Green Tea, Jasmine Lotus, Ginger Lotus, and Low Sugar Red Bean Egg Yolk fillings.

Alternatively, pick the Chocolate Fortune Cake (Rp688,000) for a refreshing balance between chocolatey indulgence and tea-infused tang. Executive pastry chef Lorenzo Sollecito prepares the fortune cake in four flavours: Oolong Tea and Peach, Pu-erh and Honey Lime Gel, Osmanthus Tea and Apricot, and Black Tea and Goji Berry.

The mooncake offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta are available at La Patisserie from 5 August to 17 September.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 21 2277 1888

JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta

The executive Chinese chef of Pearl Restaurant, Goh Chin Yan (Raymond), and his team have curated a mooncakes hamper selection, which comes in two kinds: Baked Mooncakes and Snow Skin Mooncakes. These handcrafted mooncakes burst in sundry flavours that pay homage to the delicate tradition of the Moon Festival with a modern flair.

Choose from three exquisite mooncake hampers. The Sapphire box (Rp1,688,000) features eight mooncakes arranged in tiered compartments with a stunning moon and pagoda design. The Ruby box (Rp788,000) boasts a striking red Chinese-inspired folding fan design and contains four or six mooncakes. For a lighter option, the Garnet box offers a four-piece (Rp788,000) or two-piece (Rp428,000) selection. Those seeking the delicate flavours of Snow Skin mooncakes can opt for the Jade box (Rp1,088,000), which includes eight mooncakes.

Indulge in a delectable selection of baked mooncakes with single or double egg yolks. Flavours include Lotus, Red Bean, Pandan, Black Sesame, Mixed Nut, Matcha, Pineapple, and Chocolate. For Snow Skin Mooncakes, the alcohol-infused flavours feature Black Currant Irish Cream, Cherry Kirsch, Baileys Ganache, and Hazelnut Whisky. The non-alcoholic option offers White Peach Matcha, Mango Honey, Pistachio Crunch, and Musang King flavours.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 811 5886 111 or +62 811 9610 0137, or email mhrs.jktjw.reservation@marriotthotels.com

TWG Tea mooncake pairing

To elevate your Mid-Autumn Festival moments, TWG Tea has picked the most suitable selection of exquisite blends to complement the timeless allure of mooncakes. These tea infusions will harmonise and create balanced flavours that will tantalise the palate.

The first blend is Silver Moon Tea, a harmonious blend of green tea, berries, and vanilla, creating a suave and subtly spiced profile. Its complexity pairs beautifully with the richness of mooncake fillings, offering a delightful contrast of flavours.

For a more refined experience, White Sky Tea is the epitome of elegance. With its delicate notes of ylang-ylang flowers and crystalline flavours, this white tea complements mooncakes with subtle sweetness such as White Lotus and Matcha flavours.

Lastly, Pu-Erh Camellia offers a balanced and floral profile that complements a wide range of mooncake flavours. The matured tea’s light and delicate nature makes it a versatile choice for those seeking a harmonious tea and mooncake experience.

To place an order, WhatsApp +62 821 1120 0579