Cantonese restaurant 5 on 25 at Andaz Singapore is at the top of the mooncake game in Singapore, offering both well-loved favourites and newly launched flavours. This year is no different, with Cantonese restaurant 5 on 25’s two new mooncake flavours: Citrus Surprise and Gula Galore, both concocted by pastry chef Francis Wong.
The Citrus Surprise is inspired by the cultural vibrancy of Kampong Glam, a nod to Andaz Singapore’s location. It’s made from a delectable mix of caramel, miso, and yuzu – harmonious flavours that tie together nicely. The lightly savoury miso cuts through the caramel, while the yuzu white chocolate adds a fresh citrusy burst of zestiness. As for the Gula Galore, you can expect a smooth lotus paste that’s infused with gula melaka (palm sugar) and studded with pecan nuts for a satisfying crunch. This particular mooncake is inspired by traditional Malay kueh.
Those who are traditionalists at heart, you can still opt for 5 on 25’s classic mooncakes which were originally developed by head chef Lim Hong Lih. These flavours have proven to be reliable favourites over the years, and go perfectly with a warm pot of brewed Chinese tea. The Signature Tea Blend has floral notes of osmanthus, oolong, and pu’er tea, while Silver Lotus++ comes with white lotus paste and two golden egg yolks – all encased in a golden baked crust.
The mooncakes come beautifully presented in a two-tier box that’s designed to look like a heritage shophouse – all done up in colourful hues of green, pink, and blue. You can choose either the 5 on 25 Mooncakes Set ($88) for an assortment of the four flavours, or the 5 on 25 Silver Lotus++ Mooncakes Set ($92) for four of the traditional double yolk mooncakes.
Make sure to sort out your mooncake needs early, since from now till July 31, you can also enjoy an early bird discount of 35 percent. You can also score a 25 percent off for any orders made between August 1 and September 29.
Buy your mooncakes from Andaz Singapore’s 5 on 25 here.