6 Delectable Durian Mooncakes in Klang Valley

Ahh... mooncake. This mouth-watering delicacy is a must-have during the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival every year. But yet, mooncake often gets a bad rep for being unhealthy due to high fat and sugar content. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should avoid mooncake altogether. Moderation is always the key.

Putting that aside, mooncake has evolved throughout the years with the introduction of new flavour to entice both old and young consumers. While the good ol’ classic lotus paste and the one with salty egg yolk remain the all-time traditional favourites, contemporary mooncakes such as the currently in-demand durian flavour are something that you can’t afford to miss. This is especially true if you are a durian lover looking for a new way to enjoy this majestic king of fruit or anyone who is adventurous enough to try something different. Now, to cut a long story short, here is where you can find these delectable durian mooncakes in Klang Valley for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival:

1. Heavenly Gold @ Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

True to its name, Heavenly Gold combines the fine snowskin texture with an ample filling of... wait for it... Musang King durian flesh! If that’s not enough, this premium mooncake contains only 100% Musang King durian, which makes it even more heavenly in every bite. Bittersweet and creamy yet robust in taste, the Heavenly Gold durian mooncake is best eaten cold and is available at Chynna in Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The Heavenly Gold durian mooncake cost RM38++ per piece while a box of 4 pieces is RM198++ and 6 pieces at RM276++.

For more info, call 03-2264 2405 or visit www.life.hiltonkl.com

2. Snowskin Durian Mooncakes @ Tai Thong

Tai Thong offers two types of durian-based snowskin mooncakes: Imperial Musang King Royale and Snow Skin Durian Coulis. For the ultimate indulgence of durian taste, you can’t go wrong with the Imperial Musang King Royale. Available in a limited edition exclusively in the Tai Thong outlets, this premium durian mooncake contains pure Musang King durian flesh and cost RM78 for 2 pieces. Alternatively, if you’re on a budget but still insist on indulging a nice durian mooncake, the Snow Skin Durian Coulis is just as good. Packed with fresh durian pulp on the inside and fine layer of bright-yellow snowskin on the outside, this mildly pungent yet bittersweet durian mooncake is available for RM20.80 per piece.

For more info, call 1 800 88 2338 or visit www.taithong.com.my

3. Red Prawn Durian Mooncakes @ Tao, Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Want to try something different other than the premium Musang King durian? Make way for the Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s exclusive offering of Red Prawn Durian. Available at RM40++ per piece, this unique durian mooncake contains pure red prawn durian flesh. Rich yet mildly bittersweet, it has a nice custardy flavour and the taste is well-suited with the floury layer of snowskin dough.

For more info, call Tao Chinese Cuisine at 03-2782 6128 or visit kualalumpur.intercontinental.com/packages/mooncake-2016

4. Snowskin Musang King Durian Mooncakes @ Xin Cuisine, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

This year’s 2016 Jewellery Box edition may have stolen the thunder for its elegant wood-based mooncakes packaging, let’s not forget the main delicacy itself. Topping the list here is their famous Snowskin Musang King Durian selection. Available at RM148++ per box, each box consists of six Snowskin Musang King Durian mooncakes.

For more info, call 03-2144 8750. And if you are a CIMB, Citibank, Hong Leong, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC, RHB and/or UOB cardholders, you are entitled to 15% discount.

5. Snowskin Musang King Durian Mooncakes @ Snowflake

Snowflake needs no introduction. Hailed all the way from Taiwan, Snowflake is renowned for its traditional Taiwanese desserts. But this year, Snowflake is wise enough to jump the bandwagon by offering their unique take of Snowskin Musang King Durian mooncake. In case you are wondering what is unique about their durian mooncake selection, the premium durian flesh is integrated with two choices of scrumptious fillings: Bun-Long Taro and Azuki Red Bean! The Snowflake’s Snowskin Musang King edition is available from RM42 per set to RM210 for 5 sets.

For more info, visit http://snowflake.com.my/category/promotions/

6. Mini Snow Skin Gold Dust Premium Musang King Durian Mooncakes @ Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

Looking for some mini edition of snowskin mooncakes? Well, look no further than Celestial Court’s homemade offerings made available in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. Among them, of course, is the Mini Snow Skin Gold Dust Premium Musang King Durian selection. Infused with rich and aromatic musang king durian flesh, this exquisite mooncake complements well with the black snowskin dough. To make this particular mooncake all the more appetising, a sprinkle of gold dust is topped on the snowskin as well.

For more info, call 03-2717 9988 or visit http://www.celestialcourtrestaurant.com/en/mooncake-16

So, there you have it! Enjoying durian isn’t just the fruit out of the spiky shell itself. With the delicious selection of durian-based mooncakes this year, it’s a refreshing change of pace taste bud to savour the king of fruit in a new and unique way.