Launched in 2017, Chesma’s currently occupies a quaint little corner in Level 5 of One Galle Face. It is a must-visit if you are a fan of cookies, and if you are a little adventurous with your flavours, then even better as Chesma’s, while exclusively having one type of cashew-based, cashew-shaped cookie, they offer an incredible variety of flavours and frostings for you to try.
Nirosha shared that when her daughter went to Australia she would send her these cookies and considering how quickly they would disappear her daughter encouraged her guaranteeing that Sri Lankans are also to surely love this as well.
When the opportunity presented itself to develop her cookie venture into a full blown business Nirosha decided on the brand name “Chesma’s” as it was what her aunt was lovingly known as, and a brand new soon to be incredibly successful cookie business was born.
While Chesma’s originally started with the basic cookie structure, truly valuing its originality and unique texture – staying true to that family recipe, they have since expanded their flavour options now offering nearly 16 to 17 flavors including flavours like red velvet, cherry, and multiple chocolate options. They also have novelty flavours like rosemary, and ginger, the former of which has become a surprise hit amongst her customers, said Nirosha.
It is important to note here that Chesma’s cookies are so popular primarily because, of course they are delicious and melt in your mouth, but most notably they use very little sugar in their batches, and the near negligible amount of sugar is what makes the cookies so addictive. You can have quite a lot of it without getting an uncomfortable sugar high, it’s quite perfect.
Nirosha shared that the reason why she even decided to get started on Chesma’s is due to how different it is, noting that had it been a standard baked good she may not have taken the initiative as there are plenty of wonderful bakers out there and that’s a well-tread territory.
Having started at the Good Market, Nirosha shared that her products are still available at the Good Market, at their One Galle Face outlet and of course for direct orders through their social media where they offer islandwide delivery.
If you are looking for a relatively healthy but also incredibly delicious gift option to share with your loved ones or a unique delicacy to brighten up your gift basket then Chesma’s might be for you.