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Another one bites the crust: Tokyo Neapolitan pizzeria Pizza Studio Tamaki to close on Oct 31

The surprise announcement comes just about 16 months after the pizzeria opened in Tanjong Pagar.

Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST), a Tokyo Neapolitan pizzeria, will close its sole location in Singapore on October 31, giving patrons a mere month to indulge in its smoky wood-fired creations. The Japanese pizzeria, established by chef Tsubasa Tamaki, initially opened in Singapore in 2025, just 16 months ago. The brand boasts three restaurants in Japan: two in Tokyo and one in Okinawa.

PST's unique pizzas feature dough made from a blend of Japanese and American flour, which is fermented for 30 hours, resulting in light and chewy crusts with a puffy rim and thin center.

Since its arrival in Singapore, PST has garnered a dedicated following, with fans expressing disappointment at the closure on social media platforms. One Instagram user lamented the news, saying, "What a disaster... I just fell in love in July; we were there twice in consecutive days... maybe you guys plan to relocate."

The closure of PST's Singapore outpost is part of a broader trend of F&B business closures in the city-state. According to Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority data, 2,101 food and beverage establishments ceased operations in the first seven months of 2026, marking a 25.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. In the same timeframe, 2,954 new F&B businesses were registered. The Straits Times has reached out to PST for further details.

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