Ring in the Mid-Autumn Festival with the right centrepiece for gifting, amongst friends and family alike. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur presents the ‘Moonlit Garden’, with an auspicious assortment of artisanal mooncakes from the award-winning Tao Chinese Cuisine.
In this year’s collection, both the ‘Moonlit Waters’ and ‘Moonlit Blossoms’ boxes are crafted entirely out of natural bamboo. These boxes are adorned with delicate carvings of koi fish; paying homage to the hotel’s very own lush koi garden, as well as cherry blossom motifs; a symbol of hope & renewal, which can be spotted on the illuminated floor-to-ceiling glass panels gracing the entrance to Tao.
At the heart of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing Journey to Tomorrow initiative, sustainability takes front & centre for 2023’s festivities. “In the midst of the excitement, we must never forget to stay true to our commitment to create a constructive impact on the environment and community at large,” says Meera Raj, General Manager.
The intricate etchings and imagery on the boxes symbolise longevity and a reminder to make responsible choices to celebrate our environment, so that we may share the radiance of not only the moonlit beauty of the occasion, but also the value of environmental friendliness with the generations yet to come.
The Moonlit Garden’s selection, which features the handiwork of Tao’s master dim sum chef, Chef Lo, lies at the intersection of tradition and innovation, with classic favourites as well as original, inventive new takes.
The jewels this year are the Musang King Durian Snow Skin with Oats – made with exquisite and creamy flesh of authentic premium Musang King durian, Baked Almond Purple Sweet Potato Skin with Pandan Paste – an electrifying fusion of diverse flavours, parcelled in a sweet potato-infused skin, rich in natural antioxidants, as well as the crowd favourite, Butterfly Pea Flower Snow Skin with Bird’s Nest and White Lotus Paste – infused with Bird’s Nest of “beauty food” fame, high in collagen for skin rejuvenation.
Fully customisable with your preferred mooncakes, ‘Moonlit Waters’ comes in a 2-piece set , while the ‘Moonlit Blossoms’ set comes with 4 pieces.
Gift Boxes
● Classic Moonlit Waters – RM138 nett for any 2 Baked Mooncakes ● Premium Moonlit Waters – RM168 nett for any 2 Mooncakes
(excluding Musang King Snow Skin & Butterfly Pea Flower Snow Skin)
● Classic Moonlit Blossoms – RM178 nett for any 4 Baked Mooncakes ● Premium Moonlit Blossoms – RM228 nett for any 4 Mooncakes
(excluding Musang King Snow Skin & Butterfly Pea Flower Snow Skin) ● Luxe Moonlit Blossoms – RM288 nett for any 4 Mooncakes
(comes with 2 Tao Signature Black Tea sachets wrapped in Furoshiki fabric and a tote bag)
Or enjoy single, a-la-carte pieces:
Baked Skin Mooncakes
● Almond & Sweet Potato with Pandan & Mung Bean – RM40 nett
● White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk – RM40 nett
● White Lotus Paste with Nuts – RM40 nett
● Red Bean Paste with Nuts – RM40 nett
● Traditional Mixed Nut – RM42 nett
Snow Skin Mooncakes
● Musang King Durian with Oats – RM61 nett
● Butterfly Pea Flower with Bird’s Nest & White Lotus Paste – RM45 nett ● Roselle with Red Date Paste, Tangerine & Nuts – RM45 nett
● Seaweed & Single Yolk with Green Tea, Mixed Fruits & Nuts – RM45 nett ● Pandan with Single Yolk & Sweet Corn Paste – RM45 nett
