13 Beautiful, Reusable Mooncake Boxes That Make Perfect Gifts
Once you've devoured the luscious creations within, many of them double as vanity cases, elegant storage containers, and even handbags, too
By Nikki Low and Michelle Lee -
The Mid-Autumn Festival is arriving soon on Sep 17, 2024. Over the years, mooncake boxes have evolved beyond mere packaging for these traditional treats. Instead, they have transformed into memorable keepsakes that can be kept or repurposed, giving these exquisitely designed boxes a new life.
Now that many establishments are designing boxes with repurposing in mind, there are endless possibilities as to what these containers can be used for. Whether it is a decorative piece for your home or a functional box for storage that you’re looking for (personally, we've reused them for CNY snacks!), keep scrolling for chic options that have caught our eye.
Ralph’s Coffee is known for its delightful designs of mooncake boxes and this year is no exception. This year’s design is modelled after a classic steam locomotive and at the front of the train sits the adorable Ralph’s Coffee Bear-ista.
The six mini mooncakes feature two flavours, Coffee and Chocolate Raspberry (three pieces each) and are stored inside the compartment. And after the mooncakes are gone, the gift box can be used as a toy for your little ones or double as a decorative piece.
Pre-orders are available in stores, subject to availability. Ralph’s Coffee is at #01-71 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, and #01-01 Shaw Centre. Pre-order here
Shangri-La Singapore has teamed up with Bynd Artisan for an exclusive Mid-Autumn collab — a beautiful special edition velvet box that houses four Shang Palace Red Date Pumpkin Seed with Bird’s Nest Mooncakes.
Inside, there's a piece of vegan leather, inviting you to an exclusive Bynd Artisan leather crafting workshop for $68 nett, where you can create your own keepsakes, including a pouches and a keyring.
There are also other beautiful mooncake boxes from the hotel, including a Kid’s Mooncake Building Set for the young ones! They can have fun assembling their own mooncake box using the provided wooden pieces.
Visit the Shangri-La website or official Shopee mall to order or for more information.
This year, Hilton Singapore Orchard's mooncakes come presented in a luxurious botanical-designed wine leatherette bag. The packaging doubles as an elegant wine or champagne carrier, perfect for those who appreciate both style and taste. Mooncake offerings include classic flavours like Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, Lotus Paste with Double Yolks and more. Not a fan of traditional mooncake flavours? Try the Black Sesame with Biscoff and ‘Hor Ka Sai’ with Mochi.
Available for ordering from July 17 to Sept 17, 2024. Click here to order.
Many places have mooncake boxes that double as jewellery boxes, but The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has gone a step further with one that even has backing cards for earrings.
For its line-up of mini mooncakes, take your pick from the likes of the Red Bean Osmanthus with Mixed Nuts Mini Baked Mooncakes to snow skin options such as Champagne Truffle Mini Snowskin and Yuzu Osmanthus Mini Snowskin.
Available for order from now to 17 September 2024, with options for self-collection or delivery from Aug 5 to Sep 17, 2024. Order from The Capitol Kempinski's website or official Shopee store
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore's Classics Mooncake Collection offers two new flavours this year: the Premium Mixed Nuts Baked Mooncake and the Assam Tea with Lemon, Mung Bean and Raisin Baked Mooncake. Customers can opt for the new two-piece option which is a rendition of the iconic red pillar post box, inspired by the building’s former identity as Singapore’s first General Post Office. This can double as a decorative piece or even a fun storage box for the kids' room. The four-piece set is an elegant drawer box that can be repurposed as a beautiful storage or jewellery case.
These mooncakes are available for order from July 26 to September 17 and the online store is now open for pre-orders, with early bird promotions up to 30 per cent off from now till 31 August 2024. Order from the Fullerton Hotel's website or official Shopee store
From The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, there's the Clifford Pier Snow Skin Mooncake Tingkat, a custom-designed tiffin carrier embellished with a floral motif. Each contains four mooncakes in two new flavours: the Pina Colada with White Rum Truffle Snow Skin Mooncake and the Lychee Rose Snow Skin Mooncake. Reuse this as an organiser for knick knacks or even a stylish food container!
Available for order from July 26 to Sep 17. Enjoy early bird promotions up to 30 per cent off from now till Aug 31, 2024. Order from the The Fullerton Bay website or from the official Shopee store
Man Fu Yuan at InterContinental Singapore has introduced four new snow skin mooncake flavours, including citrusy and tropical flavours, alongside low-sugar variations of their baked mooncakes.
The Blossom and Botany snow skin mooncakes are encased within a sleek leatherette box that comes in two different colours – Blush Elegance and Ivory Opulence. Blush Elegance features a pink exterior and soft grey interior complemented with coral packaging that holds individual mooncakes while Ivory Opulence flaunts an ivory finish and a striking red interior which complements the gold packaging of the mooncakes. The box's two inner layers make it perfect for storage, while its luxurious design doubles as a versatile vanity centrepiece.
The Grand Luxe Premium set also comes with four assorted baked mooncakes with flavours such as Low-sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, Low-sugar Red Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk and more. The scarlet red box is elegant and can be repurposed as a chic vanity case for cosmetics or a luxe multi-functional storage box.
Walk-in purchases are available from July 30 to Sep 17, 2024, at Man Fu Yuan Shoppe, located at the Level 1 side entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction mall. Click here to order.
Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore presents its classic favourites such as the Baked Double Yolk and Baked Single Yolk in White Lotus Paste with two new additions – Black Sesame with Melon Seeds and Traditional Baked with Premium South Jujube Dates. The Snow Skin Mooncake series includes the signature Royal Hazelnut Crunch, Hojicha with Kinako Truffle, Purple Ube Yam and Ondeh Ondeh with Gula Melaka.
Its "Moonlit Opulence" collection is encased in a luxurious cream-coloured leatherette box or a limited-edition designer bag, embellished with oriental peony motifs.
Early bird specials of up to 35 per cent are available until Aug 18, 2024. Click here to order, or call 6432 7486/ 7489.
Conrad Singapore Orchard's "Reunion in Bloom" collection features elegant packaging adorned with blooming floral motifs, symbolising the joy of reunions. These stunning boxes are ideal for gifting and can be repurposed as decorative storage pieces.
Choose from two options, with traditional baked mooncakes (think classics like Parma Ham and Pork Floss with Assorted Nuts) or mini snowskin mooncakes with flavours such as Lychee Oolong Chocolate, Almond Chocolate with Pear Cognac, and the luxurious Bird's Nest and Gold Leaf Mooncake.
For more information or to order from Conrad Singapore Orchard, visit the online store, official Shopee store or call +65 6725 3239. Early bird specials of up to 35 per cent are available until August 18, 2024.
Enjoy mooncakes and a new bag for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year with Mdm Ling’s new collection of mooncakes housed in the Luna Mooncake Tote Bag. Crafted from PU leather, these are available in two colours, Dew and Blush.
Mooncakes-wise, there's a wide assortment of flavours. Choose from six different sets of mooncakes with premium flavours such as Traditional White Lotus with Melon Seeds, Traditional White Lotus with Melon Seeds and Salted Yolk. For signature flavours, opt for Belgian Double Chocolate, Black Sesame Peanut Butter, Emerald Pandan Golden Yolk and Red Dates Longan.
Available for order on its website or official Shopee store
Janice Wong’s new mooncake collection features thoughtful limited edition gift boxes that can be easily repurposed into a classy makeup storage case or even a pencil case for your little ones. This year's line-up of mooncake collections includes chocolate, snow skin and baked mooncakes. For chocolate lovers, opt for the chocolate mooncake box of eight with innovative flavours like Salted Caramel Cashew, Vanilla Biscoff, Peanut Gingerflower and Gula Old Fashioned. Otherwise, you can go for the snow skin and baked collections that see contemporary creations like Kuromitsu Sea Salt, Kinako Macadamia, Matcha Yuzu, and Sweet Potato Cashew.
Available for pre-order on its website or from Lazada
Treat yourself this Mid-Autumn Festival and indulge in the luxurious mooncakes from the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. A new and exciting flavour to try is the Baked White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with brown sugar, red dates, ginger, longan and pumpkin seeds. This collection contains more than just a delightful snack — you can also look forward to the elegant saffiano leather mooncake bag that is perfect for jet-setters. Lightweight and compact, it can easily be repurposed into a travel pouch. Available in red and taupe, it features velvet interiors with two pockets and a zip compartment.
Available for order on its website. The collection of mooncakes for online purchases will be available at Colony Bakery, located on level three of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, from Aug 16 to Sep 17, 2024 (10am to 8pm daily). An advanced order of one day is required for online purchases.
Whether you prefer classic baked mooncakes or the refreshing taste of snow skin, Mandarin Oriental Singapore's wide selection of flavours is sure to please your palate.
The Cherry Garden Four Treasure collection includes flavours like White Lotus Paste, Chestnut with Exceptionally Singapore Tea, and Almond and White Lotus paste with Tropical Oasis and Coconut. Embellished with floral designs in pretty pastel hues, the packaging comes with a handle for functionality and two drawers that'll hold all your knick-knacks.
Available for order on its website from now to Sep 17, 2024. Self-collection is also available at The Mandarin Cake Shop located in the hotel lobby at level 1 until Sep 17, 2024 (11am to 6pm).
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