Best Mooncakes in Singapore for Mid-Autumn Festival 2025!

If you're living in Singapore you've probably seen the avalanche of mooncake ads each year leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Every hotel, bakery, and home-based business is shouting at you: "Buy my mooncakes! They're the best!"

But with so many options—from traditional lotus paste to truffle-filled snow skin to bizarre savory experiments—how do you know which are actually worth your money (and calories)?

You're in the right place.

In this post, I will reveal the best mooncakes in Singapore for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

1. Cantonese Mooncakes: The OG of Mooncakes

Let’s start with the OG. The one your grandparents probably love and the one you'll always see first at the hotel lobby counters: Cantonese mooncakes.

These are your classic baked mooncakes with golden brown skin, a dense, fragrant filling and that rich salted egg yolk center.

Where to buy:

• Raffles Hotel (if you’re going for premium and want to impress your in-laws)

• Tai Chong Kok (if you want authentic, old-school vibes)

• Goodwood Park (because you can't go wrong with hotel mooncakes)

2. Teochew Mooncakes: For the Flaky-Pastry Fan

Teochew-style mooncakes are what happens when buttery, flaky pastry meets sweet yam paste. It’s like a cross between a mille-feuille and a mooncake. And yes, it’s amazing.

The Teochew mooncake usually comes with smooth yam filling, but you can also find ones with sweet potato or mung bean. Light, crispy layers with just the right amount of sweetness.

Where to buy:

• Thye Moh Chan (this is the place for Teochew mooncakes)

• Gin Thye (if you're in the north)

3. Snow Skin Mooncakes: Cold, Chewy, and Packed with Flavor

Now we’re entering the Instagrammable zone. Snow skin mooncakes are a modern take with a soft, chewy mochi-like skin and usually eaten cold. They're great for hot Singapore weather and come in an insane variety of flavors.

Let’s look at a few standouts:

3.1. Chocolate Snow Skin Mooncake

If you’re a chocoholic, this is your jam. Imagine biting into soft, chilled mochi and getting hit with rich, bittersweet chocolate ganache inside. It’s dessert disguised as tradition.

3.2. Durian Snow Skin Mooncake

Yes, it’s durian. You either love it or you leave the room.

It is made with actual durian puree—some even use Mao Shan Wang—so the flavor is bold, creamy, and unforgettable.

3.3. Mango Snow Skin Mooncake

This one's bright, tropical, and makes you feel like you’re on vacation. If you want something fruity and light, the Mango version is a crowd-pleaser.

Bonus: It pairs ridiculously well with sparkling wine.

4. Vegan Mooncakes: Plant-Based, Planet-Friendly

Not all mooncakes have to be a sugar-and-cholesterol bomb. For those going plant-based (or trying to cut down on dairy and egg), there are now legit-tasting vegan mooncakes.

The Vegan Mooncake uses natural ingredients like lotus seeds, coconut oil, and even activated charcoal or matcha for color and flavor. It tastes good and you feel good after eating it.

Where to find:

• The Whole Kitchen

• Loving Hut (yes, the vegetarian chain!)

5. Five Kernel Mooncake: The Most Divisive Mooncake

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. The Five Kernel (Wuren) Mooncake.

You either:

1. Have nostalgic childhood memories of eating this,

2. Think it tastes like bird food,

3. Or both.

It’s filled with five types of nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, sesame, melon seeds, etc.) and usually mixed with candied winter melon. The texture is chewy, nutty, and unlike anything else.

Still, this mooncake has its fans.

Find it in traditional bakeries around Chinatown or Katong. And maybe give it one more shot this year.

6. Bakkwa Mooncake: Sweet + Savory Heaven

This is one of those fusion things that shouldn’t work, but somehow... does.

Bakkwa Mooncakes combine the sweet-savory magic of barbecued pork slices with the soft, slightly sweet mooncake skin. It’s like char siew bao’s rich cousin who went to art school.

Great as a novelty gift. Also, weirdly addictive.

7. Yunnan Mooncakes: For the Adventurous

These are lesser-known in Singapore but very popular in southwest China.

Yunnan-style mooncakes use ingredients like ham, rose petals, or even flower pastes. The flavor is fragrant, slightly savory, and complex.

If you’re tired of the usual suspects and want something totally different, this is your pick.

8. Where to Buy the Best Mooncakes in Singapore

Hotels

• Raffles Hotel – Go here for premium, old-world charm.

• Mandarin Oriental – Beautiful packaging, elegant flavors.

• Goodwood Park – Especially if you're a durian fan.

Heritage Bakeries

• Tai Chong Kok – Baked, no-nonsense mooncakes.

• Thye Moh Chan – Legendary Teochew mooncakes.

• Tong Heng – Known for their unique diamond-shaped mooncakes.

Online & Artisanal

• The Marmalade Pantry: Good packaging. Good gift.

• Ollella: French twist on mooncake traditions.

9. Who Should You Buy Mooncakes For (and Which Ones)?

It’s not just about eating. Mooncakes are gifts. Here’s a quick cheat sheet:

• For Your Boss or In-Laws: Go luxury. Think Cantonese or hotel-branded options.

• For Health Nuts: Vegan Mooncakes or Five Kernel.

• For Foodies: Bakkwa or Yunnan Mooncakes.

• For Kids or Younger Friends: Chocolate, Mango, or Durian Snow Skin.

10. Final Thoughts: Mooncakes Are More Than Just Dessert

Mooncakes are more than just sweet treats. They’re a symbol of reunion, of tradition, and (in today’s world) a fun way to explore new flavors.

Whether you go old-school with Cantonese classics, experimental with Bakkwa mooncakes, or guilt-free with Vegan mooncakes, there’s something out there that suits your taste.

So go ahead. Try something new. Or stick to the tried-and-true. Just make sure you enjoy it under the full moon, with people who matter.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2025!