cimai
Satte
Restaurant in Satte, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
cimai is a Tabelog Bread 100-recognized bakery in Satte with a tiny six-seat café corner, operating take-out primarily on four irregular days per week. Budget JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, arrive midday to beat sell-outs, and bring cash: the location requires a 25-minute walk from Satte Station.
About cimai
cimai is a venue in Satte with a price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Its public hours are limited: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM, with Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday listed as closed. Plan around those operating days rather than assuming broader service.
cimai was selected for Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022. For details such as seating, payment methods, menu items, reservations, parking, or sell-out timing, check directly before visiting. For a visit, the safest expectations are simple: cimai is in Satte, sits in the JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 range, and keeps a short weekly schedule.
When to Visit and What to Expect
Timing matters because cimai's hours cover three weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11:30 AM to 6 PM. It is listed as closed on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
cimai is in Satte, falls in the JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 price band, and has Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 recognition. For more specific questions about the interior, service format, payment options, or access details, check directly before visiting.
How It Compares in Satte
Within Satte, cimai stands out for its Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 recognition and its JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 price range. Other Satte dining choices may suit visitors looking for different schedules or formats, but those details should be checked directly rather than inferred from cimai's listing.
Among comparisons venues, Menya Mitsuba Kurobā honten, Oak wood, Hosoi, Jikitan Momiji, and BurgerPOLICE Kasukabe can be considered separately depending on the kind of outing you want. Do not assume they share cimai's hours, price range, or recognition. For cimai itself, the grounded planning points are Satte, JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, and Tuesday/Thursday/Friday hours from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- 2058-1-2 Satte, Saitama 340-0113, Japan
- Website
- cimai.info
- Phone
- +81 480-44-2576
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, quietly charming space with a simple rustic interior, soft natural light, and a calm, almost contemplative mood that invites guests to slow down over carefully made bread and coffee.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Coffee, Tea
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Organic focus
- Opened
- 2008
Signature Dishes
- House sourdough loaves
- Sweet red bean bread
- Seasonal fruit breads
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2058-1-2 Satte, Saitama 340-0113, Japan
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Menya Mitsuba Kurobā honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Jikitan Momiji, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Oak wood, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Hosoi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- BurgerPOLICE Kasukabe, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
cimai holds the strongest bread credentials in Satte thanks to five consecutive Tabelog Bread 100 (EAST) selections, but its take-out format and limited hours make direct comparisons tricky. At JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 for lunch, it matches the price tier of Menya Mitsuba Kurobā honten, Oak wood, and Hosoi, though all three offer full-service dining rather than a bakery counter. If you're after a sit-down meal with dependable hours, any of those three will prove easier to access. For budget-conscious diners who want a quick bite, Jikitan Momiji delivers under JPY 999.
cimai's irregular operating days (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday only, with no Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday service) and early sell-outs demand more planning than Satte's other lunch spots. BurgerPOLICE Kasukabe climbs to JPY 2,000–JPY 3,999 at dinner and offers a fuller menu, making it the better choice for groups or evening dining. cimai's six-seat café corner and cash-only policy further narrow its appeal to solo bread buyers or pairs willing to eat quickly and move on.
For bread specialists chasing Tabelog-recognized quality, cimai is the obvious Satte pick, no other venue in the area carries comparable bakery awards. For travelers prioritizing convenience, predictable hours, or a traditional dining experience, the sit-down options around Satte Station make more sense. Choose cimai if the bread itself is the draw; choose the alternatives if logistics, group size, or service format matter more.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cimai worth the price?
cimai's price range is JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. It also has Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 recognition, which may make it of interest to visitors comparing options in Satte.
Is cimai good for solo dining?
Solo visitors can plan around the basics: cimai is in Satte and is listed as open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
