Pasay City, 08 August 2026 – Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts welcomes the Mid-Autumn Festival with its 2026 collection, “A Bright Full Moon,” at Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, presenting a thoughtfully crafted selection of premium mooncakes. Created by Executive Chinese Chef Kevin Xu and his team, the collection spans traditional baked favorites, contemporary creations, delicate snow-skin mooncakes and Shanghainese specialties, bringing together different expressions of one of Chinese culture’s most enduring festive traditions.
Classic baked mooncakes anchor the collection with familiar flavors including Five Nuts, Red Bean, and White Lotus with Salted Egg. Alongside them, Chef Xu introduces contemporary combinations such as Chinese Bacon, Milk Tea, Salted Egg Pork Floss, Black Sesame, Peach Oolong and Chestnut, balancing traditional pastry-making techniques with flavors designed for modern palates.
“Mooncakes are deeply rooted in tradition, but they also present an opportunity for creativity,” said Chef Xu.” This collection reflects our respect for the heritage of the Mid-Autumn Festival while introducing flavors and experiences that resonate with today’s guests. Every mooncake is handcrafted with care, precision, and a commitment to excellence.”
The collection extends to snow-skin mooncakes, offering a softer, lighter interpretation of the festive classic in flavors including Rose, Matcha with Salted Egg, Mocha Coffee, Cheese Kiwi Taro, Milk Tea and Osmanthus. Hua Yuan’s Shanghainese roots are also reflected in Shanghainese Mooncakes with Pork Meatballs and Black Sesame, adding a savory expression to the collection and showcasing another facet of Chinese pastry tradition.
Each mooncake is handcrafted by Chef Xu and the Hua Yuan culinary team, from preparing the fillings to molding and baking the pastry. The approach reflects Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise’s wider culinary philosophy, which celebrates the rich heritage of Shanghainese cuisine through a contemporary lens.
Created with gifting in mind, “A Bright Full Moon” is presented in a keepsake woven bag inspired by traditional craftsmanship. Handmade by Filipino artisans, R2R, the vibrant woven detailing and refined finishes give the packaging a distinctive festive character, designed to be enjoyed beyond the season.
The collection is available in the following sets:
Bag of 3 Mooncakes – PHP 2,988 nett
Bag of 6 Mooncakes – PHP 4,588 nett
Box of 6 Shanghainese Mooncakes – PHP 988 nett
Available until 30 September 2026, “A Bright Full Moon” offers a thoughtful way to mark the season with family, friends, colleagues and business partners, bringing together the traditions of gifting and gathering through Hua Yuan’s contemporary expression of Chinese cuisine.
For inquiries and orders message +63 917 851 4044, email MNLPH_FB@Hilton.com, or through this Order Link.
