Surabaya, August 2023 - Strategically located in the center of a busy metropolitan city, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya serves as the perfect sanctuary for guests to unwind and relax with loved ones. Being one of the most respectable and renowned five star hotels in Indonesia has also made JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya continuously strive in appropriately honoring ancient traditions from various cultures, always ready to warmly welcome guests from multiple backgrounds to indulge and enjoy themselves in the hotel.
This time of the year as we are soon entering the month of September, which signifies the humble beginnings of the autumn season, join JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya in a wondrous Mid - Autumn celebration right in the heart of the beloved Surabaya City. As for ‘how’ to celebrate – what’s a better way to celebrate the bountiful harvest of autumn other than feasting on delicious mooncakes?
“We are thrilled to have Chef Afatt present his extraordinary mooncake creations at our hotel," states Amol More, the General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya, when introducing the renowned Dim Sum Chef Afatt from JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya.
Amol More also notes how Chef Afatt has boldly taken the challenge to be responsible for this year’s Mid - Autumn Celebration, and is very excited to present his authentic Mooncake creations as a part of the upcoming celebration. "His passion for the culinary arts and his excellent craftsmanship makes us confident that guests will be delighted by the exceptional flavors and exquisite craftsmanship that Chef Afatt brings to these Mooncakes," More adds. “We sincerely hope guests can have a great and joyful Mid-Autumn festival by exploring each and every flavor that Chef Afatt presents in this festive season.”
At the launch event that took place on August 16th 2023, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya also invited special guests to partake in a lantern painting session guided by skillful instructors. This is to further enhance the cultural nuance for Surabayans to experience themselves, since flying lanterns has been an old tradition in mooncake festivals in China.
With mooncakes being a popular Mid - Autumn treat that symbolizes togetherness, wealth, and joy, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya has finely curated a selection of wonderful mooncakes made with a selection of high quality ingredients. The mooncakes selections will feature traditional baked mooncakes and snowskin mooncakes, each infused with Chef Afatt's unique and innovative flavors. The traditional baked mooncakes are crafted with utmost respect to the delicate simplicity of mooncake flavors, whilst the more innovative snowskin mooncakes bring excitement to this wonderful celebration.
For the traditional mooncakes, these golden-colored confectioneries are not only visually appealing with their intricate surface designs, but also offer a delightful sweetness that is loved by many. Flavors such as red bean, black sesame, golden pumpkin, and even green tea add a modern twist to this classic delicacy, all the while still honoring the tradition that has dated back since ancient times.
In contrast, snowskin mooncakes add a playful element to the traditional Mid-Autumn festivities. With their vibrant colors and soft moch-like texture, snowskin mooncakes are a delight for both the eyes and the tastebuds. Chef Afatt introduces two new flavors, which are the osmanthus wine lotus and rum truffle, as well as the baileys and red wine cranberry passion fruit truffle. Both flavors showcase Chef Afatt's mastery and creativity in crafting a uniquely harmonious flavor combination.
Durian flavored mooncakes have been a popular flavor over recent years throughout Asia. Being aware of this, the brilliant Chef Afatt who is no stranger to culinary trends of the world, presents his own durian flavored mooncake: the Signature Musang King Snowskin Mooncake. Available at the price of IDR 168.000++ per piece, the harmonious blend of sweet and savory filling will surely tantalize taste buds of enthusiastic gastronomes.
For every purchase of wonderful mooncakes, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya presents handcrafted Mooncake boxes that exude luxury. These exquisite boxes are available in two variations. Priced at IDR 1.888.000++, the Luxury Handcrafted Edition features a meticulously engineered two-tier box that includes exclusive merchandise, such as an ancient chinese teapot and specialized mooncake knife and fork set, allowing you to enjoy these sweet delicacies with loved ones with style. The Brilliantly Handcrafted Lotus package offers a selection of delectable brilliant mooncakes series, including Brilliant Mixed Snowskin at IDR 568,000++, Brilliant Musang King at IDR 788.888++, and Brilliant Baked Mooncake at IDR 588.000++.
As for guests who prefer a more private time in celebrating the Mid - Autumn festival, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya specially prepares individual pieces of mooncakes for you to feast on personally or in a much smaller and intimate group. Enjoy a traditional mooncake for only IDR 188.000++, while snowskin mooncakes start from IDR 148.000++ per piece.
JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya also offers corporate bulk purchases to share the autumnal joy with fellow colleagues. For each package, these delicate mooncakes are housed in mini boxes placed inside a luxurious baby blue-colored box adorned with beautiful autumn flower motifs. Corporates are also welcomed to further personalize their mooncakes by placing their company logo on top of each mooncake. This Luxury Tosca Delights is available at IDR 888.000++ per box.
For more information and reservation, contact us at 0811-3529-279 or WhatsApp at 0811-3529-278, or visit our website at www.jwmarriottsurabaya.com