taipei dinner news-hotel-2010-716-06-Grand Formosa Regent Taipei Shakes It Up This Mooncake Festival with New and Innovative

Mooncakes Featuring Renowned Taiwan Ingredients

Among with 3 biggest Chinese holidays, the Mooncake Festival, falling this year on September 22nd, is a time of frenzy as various hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, and dessert shops are all going full speed ahead in producing mooncakes in order to grab a share of the revenue pie. And as the leader of all trends, the ever-changing and innovative Grand Formosa this year presents its popular Traditional Mooncakes and famous Egg Yolk Pastries as well as a whole new line of mooncake treats featuring Taiwan’s local ingredients which comprise the Formosa Mooncakes. Following the push by the government to promote goods that are “MIT” or made in Taiwan, through these creative mooncakes, Grand Formosa spreads this traditional dessert in a never seen before way so that locals and international visitors can admire all that Taiwan has to offer. Grand Formosa this year also presents an explosive Chocolate Custard Mooncake where each mooncake is packed with sauce so that in every bite, you can savor the most satisfying holiday treat.

「Golden Moon—Chocolate Custard Mooncake」is designed by Grand Formosa’s French pastry chef Laurent who was inspired by the new craze of “exploding” desserts on the market. Putting a new spin on Chinese mooncakes by using chocolate as the main ingredient, both the outer layer and filling of the mooncake are made with imported French Michel Cluizel chocolate. The most unique aspect of this creation is the addition of Cantonese style custard for a doubly explosive taste experience full of surprises. Each set comes with 3 different flavored mooncakes so prepare yourself for a stimulation of not just taste but also of sight. Grand Formosa has also gone through extensive lengths to give you another exciting taste experience this Mooncake Festival by incorporating the spirit of “MIT” or made in Taiwan, into a spectacular mooncake selection. Featuring famous ingredients from around Taiwan, enjoy Formosa’s lush bounty with「Moon Gaze—Formosa Mooncakes」which include Jinshan Yam, Nantou Plum, Tainan Mango, Yilan Date, Bulou Rice Wine and Judao Cactus Plant flavored mooncakes. Using Taiwan’s most special produce, celebrate the richness of Taiwan while you engage in your exciting Mooncake Festival celebrations!

Additionally, in acknowledgement of the long history of Grand Formosa’s mooncakes「Drunken Moon—Traditional Mooncakes」 this year take a glimpse at the 20 year Grand Formosa history and go back to the roots to Grand Formosa’s first mooncake set that was crafted in 1993. Bringing together the past and the present, this set includes the traditional Stewed Meat and Bean Paste, Salty Bean Paste, Date and Walnut, Melon Seed and Sweet Bean Paste, Lotus and Egg Yolk and Pineapple Mooncakes. Additionally, the ever popular「Custard Moon—Egg Yolk Pastry」 made with traditional Cantonese technique and brimming with its authentic Cantonese flavor is back again this year again encased in its environmentally friendly gift package.

Details for moon cake box sets are as follows：

Name Flavors Description
《Golden Moon》
Chocolate Custard Mooncake Set
9 pieces per set
NT$1,280
white –white chocolate
black – black chocolate
red– raspberry Crafted by Grand Formosa’s French pastry chef after much research. Completely handmade and made with a soft chocolate exterior with a soft and fragrantly sweet chocolate chestnut cream filling along with 3 different accompanying flavors sandwiched within. Each is packed with layers of flavor and sweetness for mouthful after mouthful of pleasant surprises.
《Moon Gaze》
Formosa Mooncake Set
6 pieces per set
NT$880 Jinshan Yam, Nantou Plum, Tainan Mango, Yilan Date, Bulou Rice Wine, Judao Cactus Fruit Made with specially selected local ingredients so you can discover the wondrous hidden flavors of Taiwan. A new addition to Grand Formosa’s mooncake tradition, celebrate the holiday in a whole new way!
《Drunken Moon》
Traditional Mooncake Set
6 pieces per set
NT$980 Stewed Meat and Bean Paste, Salty Bean Paste, Date and Walnut, Melon Seed and Sweet Bean Paste, Lotus and Egg Yolk, Pineapple It is hoped that the spirit of the holidaysand Grand Formosa can be passed down through this traditional selection of mooncakes first designed in 1993. With classic flavors juxtaposed against new ones along with a classically elegant and unique box, this is the most befitting Mooncake Festival gift.
《Custard Moon》
Cantonese Egg Yolk Pastry Set
8 pieces per set NT$680 Made with traditional Cantonese salted egg yolk filling and coconut milk for a delicate and alluring flavor. Golden crisp exterior and smooth filling make this a favorite treat; its chic clear tubular case has earned it awards for its environmentally friendly packaging.

These 4 sets are available for order from now until September 22nd at any Grand Formosa restaurant. Order and complete payment prior to July 31st and enjoy 20% off your order; order and complete payment prior to September 12th and enjoy 15% off your order; discounts are also available for large orders so please contact us for details. To place an order, please call：(02)2523-8000 ext. 3157 or go to Grand Formosa and place your order at any restaurant.

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