A meaningful Mid-Autumn with Wan Li

 

The arrival of the Mid-Autumn festival brings with it one of the season’s most anticipated treats – mooncakes.

 

Snow Skin Masterchef, Ronly Choo, proudly showcasing
an array of Wan Li mooncakes at the launch event

While I prefer traditional baked mooncakes filled with classic lotus seed paste, the season’s traditional treat is now complemented by snow skin mooncakes, created with imaginative new flavours, textures and techniques.

 

Meaningful Mid-Autumn celebrations by Wan Li, the Chinese restaurant in Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, begin with an exquisite mooncake collection dubbed Eclat de Lune, that celebrates the beauty of reunion, timeless traditions and renewal of relationships through refined craftsmanship and contemporary elegance.

 

A range of traditional baked
 mooncakes at Wan Li

The talented culinary team at Wan Li have put their heads together to present a range of traditional baked favourites as well as delicate snow skin creations.

 

Led by Snow Skin Master Chef Ronly Choo, her team of pastry artisans have taken a timeless Mid-Autumn tradition to new heights with refined interpretation and exceptional attention to detail.

 

The collection of mooncakes this year introduces two delightful new flavours for the snow skin creations. They are Rose Lychee, a delicate blend of fragrant rose and refreshing lychee and Pandan Cheesecake, where the familiar aroma of pandan meets the rich creaminess of cheesecake.

 

With a bit of encouragement, Chef Ronly revealed the step-by-step, meticulous method in the preparation of fresh ingredients that go into making the fragrant Rose Lychee snow skin mooncake.

 

Some of the quality ingredients that go into
 the stuffing of traditional baked mooncakes

During the mooncake tasting experience, Wan Li provided cups of Chinese tea for us to sip while tasting the various samples of snow skin mooncakes.

 

This was further enhanced by a pairing experience of mooncake with tea. Following their guide, I found that the Pandan Cheesecake snow skin mooncake pairs perfectly with the taste of Jasmine Tea.

 

These contemporary flavours join an elegant selection of Wan Li’s signature baked and snow skin mooncakes, including the luxurious Durian Snow Skin mooncakes, thoughtfully curated to delight every durian-lovers’ palate.

 

Baked mooncake stuffed with 
pure lotus paste - my favourite!

My pro-tip for durian-lovers is to save the Durian Snow Skin mooncake to eat last so as to slowly savour its pungent taste and let it linger.

 

“Mid-Autumn is a celebration of togetherness and every mooncake we create carries that sentiment,” said Executive Chef, Muhammad Syafiffi Tahir.

 

“With Eclat de Lune, our culinary team sought to honour traditions that have been cherished for generations while introducing refined flavours and contemporary craftsmanship,” he added.

 

He said that the addition of the new flavours, Rose Lychee and Pandan Cheesecake snow skin mooncakes, reflect their passion for innovation while remaining rooted in the heritage of this beloved festival.

 

Baked mooncake stuffed with
assorted fruits and nuts

Inspired by the graceful bloom of flowers beneath the moonlit sky, the Eclat de Lune range is thoughtfully presented in a luxurious blossom-inspired, keepsake box.

 

More than just a festive gift, this collection embodies the Renaissance Hotels’ spirit of discovery, that brings people together through authentic cultural experiences, memorable moments and meaningful celebration.

 

The Eclat de Lune range of mooncakes are available from now to 25 September 2026, priced from RM188 nett per box of four mooncakes.

 

Handcrafted, Halal-certified, baked and artisanal snow skin mooncakes are made with no preservative, the perfect choice to celebrate the season or to present a meaningful gift to family, friends, colleagues and business associates.

 

The tasting platter of Wan Li's
snow skin mooncakes

To mark the launch of the Mid-Autumn season at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, enjoy 15% savings on ALL mooncake purchases until 25 August 2026.

 

Mooncakes are available for purchase at the Mooncake Booth located in the hotel lobby, open daily from 9am to 10pm, while advance orders are welcome for both personal and corporate gifts.

 

For more information and placing orders, call Tel: +607 3813388 or email to: henry.lee@renaissancehotels.com

 

Eclat de Lune mooncakes are also available on the Oddle platform at https://wanlirestaurant.oddle.me/en_MY. Orders may also be placed via WhatsApp Business daily from 10am to 9pm via Tel: +6012 771 9056.

 

For exclusive updates and special deals, visit website: www.wanlichineserestaurant.com

 

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is situated at No. 2 Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor. Website: jbrenaissance.com