Top 5 Egg Custard Mooncakes in Hong Kong for the 2019 Mid-Autumn Festival

When it comes to the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are an absolute must-have every year. With an ever-growing variety of styles, not only are there new flavors, but also a wide range of beautifully packaged mooncake gifts. While mooncake flavors vary wildly, egg custard mooncakes consistently top the must-eat list and remain a favorite for many. This time, we’ve compared the top five egg custard mooncakes in Hong Kong, ranking them comprehensively based on price, packaging, quality, and value for money.

1,Emperor Group: The Father of Egg Custard MooncakesBrand NewUpgraded Recipe

"The Father of Egg Custard Mooncakes," Master Ye Wing Wah, has joined the Emperor Group to launch his signature Flowing Egg Custard Mooncakes. Master Ye is the creator of the mini egg custard mooncakes at Peninsula’s The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Spring Moon. Last year, he joined the Emperor Group to introduce Flowing Egg Custard Mooncakes and Flowing Sesame Mooncakes. This year, Master Ye’s apprentice, two-Michelin-starred pastry chef Lai Wing Kwun, also joined Emperor, and together the two masters have refined ingredients, production techniques, and baking methods to achieve an ultra-thin crust with a luscious filling that delivers a perfect flowing center even at room temperature. Their mooncakes have also earned the prestigious Monde Selection Gold Award, often dubbed the “Nobel Prize of Food,” making them an absolute must-buy.

Flowing Egg Custard Mooncake Gift Box Price: $378 / 8 pieces (all prices in HKD)

Flowing Sesame Mooncake Gift Box Price: $378 / 8 pieces

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★★ (Five Stars)

2,Peninsula Hotel Spring Moon: Popular Mini Egg Custard Mooncakes

The egg custard mooncakes from Spring Moon are undoubtedly a must-eat and must-buy for many. With over 30 years of experience crafting egg custard mooncakes, the Peninsula Hotel combines traditional baking techniques with Western patisserie skills to create the iconic egg custard mooncake. These mooncakes are released in limited quantities each year, with a maximum order of 20 boxes per customer.

Mini Egg Custard Mooncake Price: $580 / 8 pieces

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5 Stars)

3,The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, Tian Long Court: When Egg Custard Mooncakes Meet Creative Art

Tian Long Court, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, has launched its own handmade mini egg custard mooncakes, featuring a delicious traditional crust wrapped around a rich and silky egg custard filling, adding a fresh twist to the classic. This year, the hotel has once again collaborated with SCAD Hong Kong (Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong) to invite young artists to design exquisite mooncake boxes, contributing to the development of Hong Kong’s creative and art industries. The two gift box designs are “Galactic Night Moon” and “Chang’e Reuniting Under the Moon.” The former depicts the stars surrounding the moon, while the latter uses colorful illustrations to capture the romantic moment when the legendary Chang’e and Hou Yi reunite under the moonlight.

Egg Custard Mooncake Gift Box Price: $478 / 8 pieces

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★ (Four Stars)

4,Maxim’s: Classic Flowing Egg Custard Mooncakes Get a New Look

Maxim’s Flowing Egg Custard Mooncakes, launched in 2014, were an instant hit and sell out quickly every year. This year, the entire Flowing Mooncake series gift boxes feature a brand-new design with intricate patterns evoking the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The mooncakes are made using Maxim’s unique “double-baked” technique, which gives the crust a rich eggy aroma. The salted egg yolks are pre-baked before being blended into the egg custard filling, resulting in a perfect harmony of creamy egg, coconut, and salty yolk flavors — you can actually taste the individual salted egg yolk bits, offering a rich and satisfying texture.

Classic Flowing Egg Custard Mooncake Price: $380 / 8 pieces

Recommendation Rating: ★★★ (Three Stars)

5,Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong: New Flavor Egg Custard Mooncakes

The hotel has also introduced a brand-new Vanilla Egg Custard flavor mooncake, sure to bring delightful surprises. What kind of story unfolds when egg custard meets vanilla? This year’s mooncake packaging is also super eye-catching, featuring a luxurious and refreshing fan-shaped box design — the perfect gift choice for family and friends.

Mini Egg Custard Mooncake Price: $418 / 6 pieces

Value for money: ★★★ (3 stars)