Must-Read for Durian Lovers: Top 5 Hong Kong Durian Mooncakes!

        With Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, mooncake brands are competing in a dazzling array of offerings. Have you finalized your Mid-Autumn mooncake shopping list yet? In addition to the popular egg custard mooncakes, the competition among durian mooncakes is getting fiercer every year. This year, we’ve carefully selected some of Hong Kong’s top-notch options for a head-to-head comparison to help you choose the best~

1. Royal Dynasty Pastry: Flowing Center Musang King Durian Mooncake

Royal Dynasty Pastry has launched the “Royal Dynasty Flowing Center Mooncake Series,” including flowing center egg custard mooncakes, flowing center sesame mooncakes, flowing center ginger-infused white lotus seed paste mooncakes, and flowing center durian mooncakes. The Royal Dynasty durian mooncake is co-developed by Master Ye Wing Wah, the father of egg custard mooncakes, and Master Lai Wing Koon, a Michelin two-star pastry chef. It uses premium Musang King durians, with the flesh meticulously hand-removed from the seeds and perfectly blended into a moderately thick flowing center filling—truly a masterpiece.

Price: $378/ 8 pieces (HKD) Also available through domestic e-commerce channels

Must-Try Rating: 5/5

2. Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel: Mini Durian Mooncakes

The mini durian snow skin mooncakes from Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel have received rave reviews. Making a triumphant return in 2019, the premium D24 durian, known for its rich golden flesh, soft and sticky texture, and intense yet not overly sweet flavor, is made into a smooth and delicate fruit paste filling that exudes a rich durian aroma.

Price: $408/ 8 pieces 

Must-Try Rating: 4/5

3. Maxim’s: Durian Lover’s Durian Snow Skin Mooncakes

Maxim’s new mooncake gift box, specially designed for durian lovers, contains durian mooncakes made from three different types of durians, each with distinct aromas, flavors, and textures. These include “Golden Phoenix,” known for its mellow taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture, often hailed as the “Queen of Musang King”; “Golden Dew Fragrance,” which is rich yet mildly sweet; and “D-24” durian, which leaves a lingering sweetness. Each mooncake is made with naturally tree-ripened Malaysian durian flesh—absolutely delicious!

Price: $292/ 6 pieces

Must-Try Rating: 3/5

4. Man Foo Lam: Mini Musang King Durian Mooncakes

Man Foo Lam at Hong Kong Renaissance Harbour View Hotel has proudly launched this year’s “Mini Musang King Durian Mooncakes,” using premium Musang King durians from Malaysia, renowned for their rich aroma, thick flavor, and silky-smooth texture. Paired with a buttery and flaky crust, these are available in a limited run of just 300 boxes—don’t miss out!

Price: $388/6 pieces 

Must-Try Rating: 3/5

5. Drunk on Durian: D24 Durian Snow Skin Mooncakes

Drunk on Durian specializes in durian-based products, and their durian mooncakes are always a quality guarantee with a wide variety of flavors. Their D24 durian snow skin mooncakes, known for their thick flesh, small seeds, and soft, sticky texture, are one of their signature offerings!

Price: $320/ 4 pieces

Must-Try Rating: 3/5

Durian lovers, give these durian mooncakes a try!