The Place A new pizzeria to watch out for in Singapore’s dining scene, PST, aka Pizza Studio Tamaki, by Tsubasa Tamaki will be opening its doors on 10 June 2025 in the buzzing Tanjong Pagar. PST is one of the most highly regarded pizzerias in Tokyo sitting consistently on the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand and on the 100 Top Pizzas in the World list. 

PST is on the Michelin Guide Japan list for four consecutive years, as well as the Bib Gourmand award in 2022 and 2023. In terms of pizza specific accolades, it is also the consecutive winner of 50 Top Pizza World and 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific as of 2024. 

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The brand is known for its Tokyo Neapolitan-style pizzas, with three outlets in Japan from Ropponggi (since 2017) to Higashi Azabu and Okinawa. It also made its debut in Bangkok this year. The space of PST Singapore took over the now-defunct Tipping Club, and it is a casual dining ambience ideal for small or big groups.

At the centrestage of PST Singapore is the PST’s wood-fired Stefano Ferrara Forni oven to prepare each pizza.  

The Food The signature dough here is crafted from a proprietary flour blend of Canadian and American wheat flour, exclusively milled in Japan. The dough is fermented for 30 hours, while the wood-fired oven has its base seasoned with Okinawan salt. For those who prefer a gentler crust or less salt, customisation is also available. Each pizza is prepared ala minute.

Most ingredients are air-flown from Japan, and the Singapore outlet is helmed by Chef Tamaki’s protege, Ryosuke Tanahara who trained alongside him for close to 3 years. The pizza flavours are extensive on the menu.  

For a start, I had their house signature Tamaki (S$29), which features sweet datterini cherry tomatoes from Italy and smoked mozzarella from Japan, finished with pecorino romano and fragrant basil. I was supposed to squash the tomatoes and spread it on the crust, and this is a light option to start for sure.

The dough itself has a light and chewy texture, and the crust of the pizza is beautiful. I do like it to be more charred at the edges, which you can request to the staff. The default saltiness is just right for me too.  

One of the more unique and interesting flavour for me is the Arrabbiata (S$30), also Tamaki’s personal favourite. This is a fiery and flavourful blend of fresh mozzarella, Italian datterini tomatoes, house-made pork nduja, Aomori garlic, Italian parsley, black pepper, and house-crafted chilli padi flakes-oven-dried in-house as a local spin on the Calabrian chilli used in Japan.

The Singapore version comes with cheese, which balances the punchy garlic and spice. I think most Singaporeans will resonate with this flavour as it has that tinge of spiciness, just a little. Additional chilli flakes is also served by the side if you want to up the intensity.  

For cheese-based pizza, I had the Bismarck (S$32) which is a combination of original pork nduja, mushrooms, house-made salsiccia sausage layered with fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, and Hinata egg.

I really enjoyed this too as the overall combination is very savoury, especially from the pork nduja (I like my pizza with protein toppings).  

Alternatively, cheese lovers will likely gravitate towards the 5 Formaggi (S$34), a medley of five cheeses-smoked mascarpone finished with a drizzle of acacia honey.

I do find it a tad too cheesy, which I am sure some people will beg to differ.  

Other than pizzas, there are also a series of appetisers like salads and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (S$18).  

For desserts, expect options like Vanilla Ice Cream with Okinawa Sea Salt and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (S$9.80), Japanese Matcha Panna Cotta with Adzuki Beans(S$13), House-made Tiramisu (S$14), and more.  

In terms of beverages, there is a selection of cocktails, wines and drinks, both hot and cold. 

Rants The desserts are unexciting unfortunately.

Will I Return Again? One of the most famous Japan pizza brand has landed in Singapore. I like PST pizzas as the flavours are generally quite robust, and the dough itself is quite light which makes it enjoyable even after having multiple slices. If you enjoy creative pizza flavours that is a tweak on traditional ones, then this spot is definitely worth a try.

TheRantingPanda says:
Taste bud: 4/5
Hole in the pocket: 4/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Overall Experience: 4/5 

PST – Pizza Studio Tamaki 
PST Singapore 
38 Tanjong Pagar Road
 
Singapore 088461 

Opening Hours 
Monday to Sunday: 12pm to 3pm; 5pm to 11pm 

Ranted by The Ranter