Weβre in the thick of the action when it comes to hunting down the best mooncakes to gift your loved ones and work associates, and you may have scoured the internet for where to find the best. But did you know that Qoo10 also offers a range of mooncake merchants who are ready and armed with some of the most delicious mooncake options in town?
Qoo10 is not just any option; they support local bakeries and home bakers, youβll get to reap the benefits of big savings on mooncake purchases and additional discounts, as well as enjoy free same-day/scheduled delivery via their QxQuick service.
Youβll also have access to exclusive coupons, payment cashback, and delivery fee savings during their mooncake campaign period, till 20 September 2021. To give you a taste—unfortunately, not literally—weβve hand-picked seven merchants on Qoo10 for your fresh mooncake picking.
1. Swatow Seafood
Yes, Swatow Seafood has an e-store, and even better, theyβre offering baked mooncakes to quell your cravings. Celebrated for their dim sum, Swatow seafood is now putting their magic touches on mooncake flavours such as Crispy Orh Nee with Single Yolk and Mini Flakey Purple Potato Paste from just S$25 for four pieces.
Be ready to bask in its flakey glory—a satisfying crumble thatβs evident of Swatowβs baking prowess. Once you hit the core, be sure to snack on a healthy bite so you get equal parts yolk and orh nee paste. This is a confection thatβll have you eating out of your hands quite literally, but oh, is the reward oh-so-worth-it.
What makes their mooncakes special is that they omit the use of artificial colouring, with less sugar, and no preservatives, making it a healthier option. For those who enjoy less traditional flavours, thereβs even Mini Flakey Chocolate Paste and Mini Flakey Durian Paste to excite you, so no oneβs left out.
Packed in a beautifully decorated box that can serve double-duty for a mini chest of drawers after youβve wolfed down your mooncakes, Swatow Seafoodβs baked mooncakes arenβt only a toothsome treat but will have your friends and family looking for novel ways to upcycle this charming box.
Shop Swatow Seafood baked mooncakes here.
2. Gin Thye
Durian lovers, hereβs one especially for you; Gin Thye, rated as #1 best-seller of mooncakes on Qoo10 is offering limited quantities of their Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake (S$39.90 for a box of four). Lovingly handmade, these gems are filled with 100% pure durian flesh, created delicately with the expertise of over 50 years. Call us biased, but itβs been a while since we were left this impressed by a durian mooncake.
Bittersweet and luscious, the mooncake simply melted on the tongue, begging us to reach for multiple slices. The skin is fine and almost veil-thin, so you wonβt be wasting precious time fighting against a gummy shell.
Also, while stocks last, youβll enjoy a complimentary packet of Premium White Skin Durian Mochi (10 pieces) to complete your durian feast. These were polished off almost too fast; bite-sized and ridiculously scrumptious, youβll be so glad to bag yourself a box of Gin Thyeβs mooncakes—even if youβre only here for their mochi.
With a historied business of creating mouth-watering kueh and cookies since 1964, you know youβre in good hands when taking a hearty bite out of these durian delights.
Shop Gin Thye Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake here.
3. King of Kings
Just like its name, King of Kings touts some of the best mooncakes stuffed with the king of fruits for all you durian fanatics to revel in. Each hefty piece is adorned with gold flakes for the royal treatment, and once sliced right through, youβll be greeted with creamy, aromatic durian paste.
This season, get your hands on their Wang Zhong Wang Snowskin Mooncakes (S$58.80 for four pieces) that boast the King of Kingsβ emblem proudly. One bite of this and youβll quickly learn why itβs a favourite up-and-coming durian mooncake brand thatβs gotten the media abuzz with only great things to say.
The skin is chewy enough to lend a satisfying bite, while the oozy durian flesh really hits the spot with its alluring sweetness. Youβll want to add this to your cart pronto before you get hit with a serious case of FOMO.
Shop King of Kingsβ Wang Zhong Wang Snowkin Mooncakes here.
4. Yong Sheng
Mooncakes canβt possibly get any more colourful than Yong Shengβs Colour of Autumn Mooncake (S$26.90 for a box of four, U.P S$36.90) that looks almost too pretty to eat. In a stunning box that weβre confident youβll want to upcycle for all your precious knick knacks, are four coloured mooncakes dressed in yellow, black, green, and pink.
Among the four flavours, the Gula Melaka and Salted Egg Yolk are the true standouts—departing from tradition in one of the most innovative flavours of the season. Otherwise, the Gingko Black Sesame adds a touch of modernity to the classic savoury staples weβre used to.
Weighing in at 170g each, these mooncakes are a hearty, robust choice that weβre confident the whole family will enjoy.
Shop Yong Shengβs Colour of Autumn Mooncake here.
5. House of Seafood
Ever heard of crab meat-filled mooncakes? Well, youβre about to. House of Seafood is stepping to the challenge of creating a novel presentation of mooncakes with its Snow Skin Crab Meat Mooncake (S$21.80 for four pieces, U.P. S$48.80).
The snowskin mooncakes encase four different flavours—Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Salted Egg Crab, and Mao Shan Wang Durian. If snowskin mooncakes donβt tickle your fancy, they also have Traditional Crab Meat Mooncake (S$21.80 for four pieces, U.P. S$48.80) for your perusal. Each box of four contains three flavours, Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab, and Salted Egg Crab, in a baked mooncake shell thatβs sure to satiate you when youβre having a case of the munchies.
They all sound positively yummy, and weβre honestly quite curious how their savoury flavours turn out, considering the restaurant has been voted for having the βBest Pepper Crabβ in Singapore before. If youβd love to give your favourite crab recipe in a bite-sized edible a try—yay, to no messy hands—then House of Seafoodβs a great option for you.
Shop House of Seafoodβs Snow Skin Crab Meat Mooncake here and Traditional Crab Meat Mooncake here.
6. Rive Gauche
Moving away from the savoury, chocoholics like me will appreciate Rive Gaucheβs Signature Snow Skin Guanaja Mooncake (S$88.20 for eight pieces, U.P. S$98). Perfectly sized for a two-bite portion—in which I wonβt need to share—the mooncakes feature Guanaja dark chocolate 70% cocoa, a signature Guanaja Truffle Chocolate centre, diced almonds, enveloped in a white lotus paste.
Think of it as an elevated Ferrero Rocher. And can we direct our attention to the Limited Edition Rive Gauche Gift Tin Box, for a moment? Itβs an adorable keepsake that will do well to store small toys or sewing essentials.
I reckon this mooncake will be a hit with the kids, so be sure to set some aside for yourself if you want to ensure you get a piece or two.
Shop Rive Gaucheβs Signature Snow Skin Guanaja Mooncake here.
7. Baker’s Oven Patiseries
Weβve got one more dessert-style mooncake for you, and itβs by Bakerβs Oven Patiseries, one of Singaporeβs leading manufacturers of wholesome bakes, pies, and biscuits. Get a load of their Fruity Lychee White Lotus with Double Egg Yolk (S$52.90 for four pieces, U.P. S$73), a definite twist on a traditional mooncake.
The mooncakes are low in sugar as well, ideal for those minding their health this indulgent season. Unique, healthier, but just as delicious, thereβs no reason not to take a chance on Bakerβs Oven Patiseriesβ one-of-a-kind mooncake creation.
Shop Bakerβs Oven Patiseriesβ Fruity Lychee White Lotus with Double Egg Yolk here.
If youβre still on the prowl for all your mooncake needs, you know where to go; Qoo10 is the place for you.
*This post was brought to you in partnership with Qoo10.
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