Tokyo’s famed pizzeria PST to close Singapore outlet after 16 months

Tokyo's renowned pizzeria PST is set to close its Singapore outlet after just 16 months of operation, despite a grand opening in June 2025. The Japanese restaurant, celebrated for its Neapolitan-style pizzas, had been a much-anticipated addition to Singapore's dining scene. However, the team has announced that their time in Singapore will come to an end on October 31.

PST's journey in Singapore began when founder-chef Tsubasa Tamaki was initially unable to secure a partnership for the brand earlier. Tamaki, who had trained with PST Tokyo for three years, entrusted the management to his protege, chef Ryosuke Tanahara. Unfortunately, the quality of the restaurant appeared to decline once Tamaki left Singapore. Tanahara was later transferred to PST's Bangkok branch less than a year after PST Singapore opened.

The current kitchen staff is comprised of local employees, and the pizzeria operates under a franchise model owned by Singapore-based JAP Dining Concepts Pte Ltd. This parent company is also behind popular Singaporean eateries such as sio pasta and Sushidan. However, JAP Dining Concepts has stated that the closure of PST Singapore is not necessarily the end for the brand, describing it as a "pause" while they consider future plans for the pizzeria in Singapore.

The decision to close PST Singapore was made after careful consideration of the team's future plans for the restaurant and its broader dining portfolio. No specific reason for the closure has been disclosed by the team, except to mention that PST remains an important concept for them. They have promised to share more updates as their plans become clearer.

PST Singapore, located at 38 Tanjong Pagar Rd, will serve its final pizzas on October 31, with daily operations from 12pm-3pm and 5pm-10pm. For more information, visit the link provided.