9 traditional mooncakes to try this Mid-Autumn festival

Brace yourselves, mooncake fans, because we've got a list of delectable traditional treats you'll definitely want a piece of! We're going back to basics today with this listing of traditional mooncakes.

And why not? Baked to beautiful gold perfection, filled with a smooth lotus paste, complete with a savoury egg yolk… It's easy to see why these classics continue to captivate our hearts - and taste buds.

As for the more adventurous readers, don't be too disheartened. We'll be bringing you a list of some new flavours you need to try, so keep a lookout on this page. For now however, indulge in these timeless selection - and try not to salivate!

Can't get enough of all things lava? Then check out these mooncakes that have gotten a molten makeover!

1. Intercontinental Singapore

Photo: Intercontinental Singapore

Always a favourite, we're starting the list with InterContinental Singapore's baked series. It goes without saying that the good people at InterContinental Singapore have brought back the perennial favourite baked mooncake with assorted nuts, so if you're looking for a classic treat then you'll know exactly where to go.

However, for those looking for a healthier (read: guilt-free) indulgence, don't fret just yet! Along with the double and single yolk options for their white lotus paste mooncakes, InterContinental Singapore is also offering a low-sugar variation to keep your belly trim and your tastebuds satisfied.

Price: Starts from $62 for four pieces.

When: 22 June to 15 September 2016

Where: Order online at singapore.intercontinenta.com/festive, or in person at Tea Hut (located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore in Bugis Junction), Century Square, Junction 8, Jurong Point, NEX, Novena Square, Parkway Parade, Takashimaya, Tiong Bahru Plaza and VivoCity.

2. Bakerzin

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Keeping in line with, well, your waistline, our next option is sure to excite the health-conscious.

Bakerzin has brought out an assortment of wholesome mooncakes, a healthy collection packed with five different varieties of nuts and seeds. The highlight? Their Classic Melon Seed Mooncake that features crunchy melon seeds dotted generously in their smooth white lotus paste.

Price: $52 for the Assorted Wholesome Mooncake collection.

When: Online sales close on 9 September, 2016, while sales and collection at outlets close on 15 September, 2016.

Where: Order online at www.bakerzin.com, or buy in person at all Bakerzin and Nom La La by Bakerzin outlets in Singapore.

3. Pan Pacific

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To all the vegetarian readers resigned to a plain lotus paste mooncake, don't worry - Pan Pacific has got you covered.

Their Vegetarian Mixed Nuts mooncake features a nutritious combination of a vast array of nuts and seeds - almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, olive seeds, the list goes on - and replaces lard, the usual combining agent, with vegetable oil to ensure that nobody is left out this mooncake festival.

As for the rest of you readers, look forward to indulging in Pan Pacific's Traditional White Lotus Paste with single or double yolk, or macadamia nuts.

Price: The traditional white lotus paste mooncake starts at $66, while the Vegetarian Mixed Nut mooncake costs $72

When: 15 August to 15 September 2016

Where: Order online at pacificmarketplace.sg or celebrate.sin@panpacific.com, calling 6826 8240, or purchasing it at Pan Pacific Singapore

4. Holiday Inn

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Alright, so this option from Holiday Inn isn't completely traditional, but we're bending the rules just a tad.

On top of the classic white lotus paste mooncakes (with single, double and four yolk options to choose from, for the egg-lovers!), Holiday Inn is introducing a new range of mooncakes: The Osmanthus Oolong White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake, which features a light aroma with each bite, and the Green Tea White Lotus Seed Paste Baked Mooncake - because can we ever have too much green tea? Definitely not.

If that isn't enough to entice you, then perhaps this might be the deciding factor: The new tea range mooncakes come packaged in a gorgeous eco-friendly bamboo box that will make the perfect ornament to your vanity table. Pret-tea cool, right?

Price: $78 for a box of four

When: 15 August to 14 September 2016

Where: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre (for self-collection and purchase), Causeway Point, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Nex Shopping Mall and Tampines Mall.

Note: For self-collection, orders must be made one working day in advance, and collection is only available at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre.

5. Goodwood Park

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Going back to the classics, we're moving onto the baked selection from Goodwood Park.

With six different options for you, from lotus seed paste with four yolks, to assorted nuts with ham ("kum toy"), you might want to take a good look at their online menu before making a decision.

Better yet, why not get them all? If you can't pick a favourite (and we don't blame you!), then opt for the Baked Combo, conveniently packaged in a beautiful box and offering the Lotus Seed Paste with Melon Seeds, Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, White Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk and Assorted Nuts with Ham mooncakes. Whoever said conventional was boring?

Price: The Baked Combo costs $65 for a box of four, while prices for two pieces of the baked selection start at $38.

When: Pre-orders end 9 September 2016, while the mooncakes are available until 15 September 2016.

Where: Order online at https://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com, or call 67301867 / 68, or visit the Deli at Goodwood Park from 9am to 9pm.

6. Conrad Centennial Singapore

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While no mooncake should ever be judged by its box, we're definitely giving Conrad Centennial Singapore some brownie - or mooncake - points for its presentation.

Akin to an oriental treasure chest, the message is clear: The classic treats lying inside must be exquisite to be worthy of such a luxe design.

Price: Depending on the combination chosen, prices for the "Classic Favourites" start from $64 for a box of four.

When: Sales end 15 September 2016, except at VivoCity, where sales end 14 September 2016.

Where: Order online at www.connoisseur.sg,call +65 6432 7486/7 or 8322 0129, email sinci.festive@conradhotels.com, or purchase directly at The Terrace at Conrad Centennial Singapore, Ngee Ann City, Millenia Walk, VivoCity or Nex Shopping Mall.

7. Thye Moh Chan

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Traditional purists, this one's for you.

Thye Moh Chan has been preserving the art of tradition since 1943, baking Teochew confectionary for over 70 years. In line with its heritage, their traditional mooncakes are baked by hand for over five hours, with its customary recipe of maltose, white sesame, citrus strips and five-spice powder.

Enticed yet? We definitely are!

Price: $18.80

When: Sales end 15 September 2016

Where: Mooncakes are available at the Thye Moh Chan stores located at Chinatown Point and Paragon.

8. Marina Mandarin

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If you're looking for a feast to complement a delectable mooncake, then you'll be glad to know that Marina Mandarin is offering just that.

Not only will you get to enjoy the Eight Treasures mooncake that features eight yolks (egg lovers, take note!) at the Cantonese restaurant Peach Blossoms, but you'll first tuck into a dim sum buffet. Plenty of dim sum and a perfectly baked white lotus mooncake. Who could ever say no to that?

Price: The Eight Treasures mooncake (6.5 inch) costs $72.80, while prices for the white lotus mooncake start at $62.80.

When: 8 August to 15 September 2016

Where: Peach Blossoms is located at level five of Marina Mandarin hotel. For reservations, head to www.marinamandarin.com.sg/dining.

9. Shang Palace

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Rounding off our list is the ever-popular Shang Palace. Conveniently packaged in an elegant box, complete with a fabric overlay, the Shang Palace Four Treasure Baked Mooncake Gift Set is the perfect purchase for anyone looking to gift a friend - or the lazy shopper!

The set comprises all the classics you could want: A white lotus seed paste with double yolk, white lotus seed paste with single yolk, white lotus seed paste and mixed nuts with chicken ham. In fact, we won't blame you if you get two boxes instead!

Price: $75

When: Sales end 15 September 2016

Where: Order online at slsfestive.oddle.me for a 15 per cent discount, or purchase directly from retail booths located at shopping malls (including Takashimaya, Vivocity and Parkway Parade) or at the Shangri-La Hotel lobby.

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