Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Unveils Exclusive Mooncakes
A Cinematic Taste of Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole’s Mooncakes Reimagine Mid-Autumn Tradition
In the heart of Hanoi, where colonial grandeur meets cinematic nostalgia, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled a mooncake collection that transcends confectionery. This year’s offering, themed “Metropole Cinema: Hanoi through Film,” is less a seasonal treat and more a curated experience—an homage to the city’s artistic soul and its century-old affair with the silver screen.
The inspiration is rooted in history: on June 3, 1916, the Metropole hosted the capital’s first cinematographic performance, a cultural milestone that now echoes through the hotel’s 2025 mooncake collection. Each box is a visual love letter to Hanoi’s evocative past, drawing on vintage film reels and the poetic lens of early cinema to capture the city’s timeless elegance.
Crafted by Metropole’s culinary artisans, the mooncakes are hand-baked and preservative-free, offered in both traditional baked and delicate snowskin varieties. Flavors range from the classic—Red Bean & Pistachios, Lotus Seeds & Macadamia Nuts—to the inventive, including Green Bean, Apricot & Salted Egg and Black Sesame & Sunflower Seeds. Each bite is a study in refinement, echoing the hotel’s legacy of gourmet excellence.
Packaging is no afterthought. The mooncake boxes—available in two-, four-, and six-piece configurations—are designed with the same meticulous artistry once reserved for cinema posters and lacquered film canisters. The VVIP lacquer box, paired with Emperor Lotus and Jasmine teas, elevates the offering to a collector’s piece, priced at VND 9,990,000.
Beyond the delicacy lies a gesture of generosity. Early orders placed before September 26 are rewarded with complimentary boxes and tiered discounts, while Accor Plus members and select partners enjoy additional privileges. Yet the true value lies in the experience: a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate Tet Trung Thu not just with sweets, but with stories.
In a city where memory lingers in every alley and lantern-lit courtyard, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi invites guests to unwrap more than mooncakes this season. It offers a portal—through taste, design, and narrative—into Hanoi’s cinematic heart.
For more information on Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s exclusive 2025 mooncake collection or to place an order, please call 0243 826 6919 (ext. 8200), email Bang.Au@sofitel.com or visit https://www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com/dining/metropole-2025-legendary-mooncakes/.
