Chinese Executive Chef Tommy Cheung and his team at Yu Ting Yuan, the Cantonese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, have handcrafted a unique collection of gourmet mooncakes, available for pre-order in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024.
This festival, cherished for its emphasis on unity and togetherness under the full moon, is the perfect occasion to enjoy mooncakes—a traditional symbol of prosperity and family bonding.
Chef Tommy Cheung, reflecting on his inspiration for this year’s mooncake offerings, said, “The Mid-Autumn Festival holds a special place in my heart, inspiring these mooncakes that blend tradition with the luxurious essence of Four Seasons. Each mooncake is a testament to culinary excellence, meticulously prepared to ensure an unforgettable sensory experience.”
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For the 2024 celebration, Chef Tommy has curated an extraordinary selection of mooncakes, each designed to evoke nostalgia and joy, while providing a unique sensory journey. “For me, each mooncake represents a story. It’s about creating a sensory journey that evokes nostalgia and joy, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival,” Chef Tommy shared with a smile.
The selection includes:
Traditional Lotus Paste Salted Egg Yolk Mooncakes: These classic mooncakes feature rich, smooth lotus seed paste encasing a perfectly balanced salted egg yolk, symbolizing the fullness of the moon and blessings of abundance.
Durian Salted Egg Yolk Mooncakes: A bold fusion of creamy lotus seed paste with the distinctive aroma and custard-like texture of durian, complemented by a savory salted egg yolk center. This mooncake promises a uniquely indulgent experience.
Custard Salted Egg Yolk Mooncakes: Offering a luxurious blend of velvety custard filling and savory salted egg yolk, these mooncakes create a delightful symphony of textures and flavors.
Mango Pine Nuts Mooncakes: A tropical twist, these mooncakes combine the sweetness of mango paste with the crunchy richness of pine nuts, delivering a decadent treat with a uniquely Thai flavor profile.
Each set of mooncakes is elegantly presented in a commemorative collector’s box, featuring a rich burgundy exterior with gold foil accents and a blind embossed magnetic closure. This packaging not only underscores the premium quality of the mooncakes but also enhances the gifting experience, making it a memorable choice for the Mid-Autumn Festival. “I invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with these special mooncakes. It’s a time to cherish traditions, create memories, and indulge in the finest flavours,” Chef Tommy invites.
The exclusive 140-gram mooncake set, which includes Traditional Lotus Paste Salted Egg Yolk and Durian Salted Egg Yolk mooncakes, is priced at THB 2,488 net. A set of 70-gram mooncakes, featuring all four varieties—Lotus Paste Salted Egg Yolk, Durian Salted Egg Yolk, Custard Salted Egg Yolk, and Mango Pine Nuts—is available for THB 1,488 per box, net. Each box contains eight mooncakes.
These limited-edition mooncake sets are now available for pre-order, with a minimum 48-hour notice required. Mooncakes can be collected starting August 20, 2024, from the pop-up retail shop at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River. To reserve your mooncakes, visit FSBangkokAtHome.com or call +66 (0) 2 032 0885.
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