The
arrival of the Mid-Autumn festival brings with it one of the season’s most
anticipated treats – mooncakes.
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.
Snow Skin Masterchef, Ronly Choo, proudly showcasing
an array of Wan Li mooncakes at the launch event
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.
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. 
A range of traditional baked
mooncakes at Wan Li
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.
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. 
Some of the quality ingredients that go into
the stuffing of traditional baked 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.
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.
Baked mooncake stuffed with
pure lotus paste - my favourite!
“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.
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. 
Baked mooncake stuffed with
assorted fruits and nuts
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.
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.
The tasting platter of Wan Li's
snow skin mooncakes
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
