By Aiman Azri
Every year, we look forward to Concorde's intriguing packaging for its mooncakes, and this latest decorative gift-case set is no exception, with a lacquered finish that's available in four colours, pastel pink, pastel blue, yellow, and orange.
These keepsake boxes, which each contain one mooncake, would look elegant on any dresser or desk, even after the Mid-Autumn Festival is over, especially for collectors who adore animal motifs.
Naturally, what's inside the boxes matters as much as the exterior - once again, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur does justice to the tradition of mooncake-making, going bigger this year with 180-gram servings, all lovingly hand-crafted by the Concorde team helmed by chefs Ong Tuan Kok and Lim Pooi Foong.
The variety of mooncakes promises something for everyone, including all the fundamental favourites for every Mid-Autumn season. We sampled several of the choices, which proved potently rich in both flavour and texture; families and friends will relish temptations like the Pure Lotus Double Yolk, which beautifully balances the creamy paste and the savoury yolk.
The baked mooncakes come in these sets:
Yellow And Orange Giftboxes (Two pieces per set)
White Pure Lotus Paste
Green Tea Pure Lotus Single Yolk
RM88 per set
Pink and Blue Giftboxes (Two pieces per set)
Japanese Red Bean
Pure Lotus Double Yolk
RM88 per set
Set A MOONCAKE Giftbox (Four pieces)
Japanese Red Bean
White Pure Lotus Paste
Pure Lotus Double Yolk
Pandan Pure Lotus Paste
RM148
Set B MOONCAKE Giftbox (Four pieces)
Pure Lotus Paste
Pure Lotus Single Yolk
Assorted Fruit Nuts
Green Tea Pure Lotus Single Yolk
RM148
The Snowskin series comes in the following sets:
Snowskin with Musang King Durian
Two pieces RM98
Four pieces RM168
Snowskin with Yam and Egg Yolk
Two pieces RM88
Four pieces RM148
Snowskin Lotus Paste with Longan and Wolfberry
Two pieces RM88
Four pieces RM148
Snowskin Lotus Paste with Roselle
Two pieces RM88
Four pieces RM148
The Musang King Mooncakes should be stored in the freezer, thawed for five to 10 minutes before serving. The other snowskin mooncakes can be stored in the fridge.
These halal mooncakes can be purchased at the Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur lobby, from 1030am to 8pm everyday. The mooncakes will also be available at Mid Valley Megamall starting September 6.
A 15 percent discount is applicable for CIMB, Citibank, HLB, HSBC, MBB and RHB cardholders (terms and conditions apply). Delivery is available at RM50 per trip for addresses within 15 kilometres of the hotel.
For more information, call 012-399-5007 or email fbkl@concorde.net - or check out Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur's website at http://kualalumpur.concordehotelsresorts.com/offer/colours-of-mid-autumn
Note: Prices shown will be subject to the Sales and Service Tax (SST) from 1 September onward.
Many thanks to Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur for this glimpse into their glorious mooncakes.
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