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Surprise! The best pizza in NYC is at this new Japanese restaurant

Nypost · · 704 words · By Steve Cuozzo
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The best pizza in NYC is at this new Japanese restaurant The best pizza I had this year -– maybe this decade -– wasn’t at Roberta’s, Di Fara or at my favorite by-the-slice spot, Ray’s.

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Topics 2

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What happened

The best pizza in NYC is at this new Japanese restaurant The best pizza I had this year -– maybe this decade -– wasn’t at Roberta’s, Di Fara or at my favorite by-the-slice spot, Ray’s.

Why it matters

Nor was it at famed chef Wylie Dufresne’s Stretch nor at Ceres run by two Eleven Madison Park alumni.

Common ground

It was from Tokyo — or more exactly at Pizza Studio Tamaki in the East Village (123 St.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/lifestyle/nycs-best-pizza-is-at-pizza-studio-tamak…

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The 5 Formaggi ($35) features an array of cheese —smoked mozzarella, gorgonzola, taleggio, grand padano and mascarpone”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the search results regarding the '5 Formaggi' pizza, its price, or its specific cheese components.
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Claim 2: “It was from Tokyo — or more exactly at Pizza Studio Tamaki in the East Village (123 St. Marks Pl.), the first Big Apple outpost of chef-owner Tsubasa Tamaki’s Japanese outfit.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm Pizza Studio Tamaki opened its first US location at 123 St. Marks Place in the East Village on May 5.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pizza Studio Tamaki's first location in the US.Pizza Studio Tamaki features acclaimed pizzaiolo Tsubasa Tamaki’s renowned Tokyo-Neapolitan pizzas in the heart of the East Village.
https://www.pizzapst.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Pizza Studio Tamaki, a pizzeria known for its Tokyo-style pies, is set to open a permanent location in New York City. The restaurant will begin service on Tuesday, May 5, at 123 St. Marks Place, near …
https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/tokyo-pizzeria-pizza-studio-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pizza Studio Tamaki opens its first U.S. location at 123 St. Marks Place on May 5, serving Tokyo‑Neapolitan pies made from 30‑hour‑fermented dough.According to Eater New York, the 65-seat restaurant w…
https://hoodline.com/2026/04/tokyo-pizza-phenom-hits-st-mark…
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Claim 3: “The Arrabbiata ($32) is a sizzling number topped with fresh mozz, nduja, plump cherry tomatoes... and a liberal sprinkling of black pepper.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The specific ingredients and price ($32) for the 'Arrabbiata' pizza are mentioned in the NY Post report but not corroborated elsewhere.
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web search NEUTRAL — Arrabbiata pizza with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh parsley.A Margherita pizza from Pizza Studio Tamaki, with visible mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil on a white plate with a…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/lifestyle/nycs-best-pizza-is-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — 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, finish…
https://therantingpanda.com/2025/05/31/food-review-pst-pizza…
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web search NEUTRAL — His Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) was No. 88 on that year’s list, put out by online pizza guide 50 Top Pizza. He says: “Pizza is from Italy, it is not Japanese food.
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/attention-carb-lovers…
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Claim 4: “Tamaki’s ten-inch pies look Neapolitan at first glance.”
SINGLE SOURCE
While sources confirm the restaurant serves 'Tokyo-Neapolitan' pizzas, the specific detail about the 'ten-inch' size is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ, Kōdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurūshu) and its sequel series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2, Kōdo Giasu Hangyaku no Rurūshu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Code_Geass_characters
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category. The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in 1990 due to balloting mix-ups. The awar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eisner_Award_winners
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of fictional princesses that have appeared in various works of fiction. This list is organized by medium and limited to well-referenced, notable examples of fictional princesses.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_princesses
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Claim 5: “Tamaki’s dough is made from a proprietary flour milled in Japan from American, Canadian and Japanese grains.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The official site mentions a 'proprietary flour blend imported from Japan', and other sources mention a blend of Japanese and American flours, but the specific combination of American, Canadian, and Japanese grains is not corroborated by a second independent source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tiger & Bunny (stylized in all caps) is a 2011 Japanese anime superhero television series produced by Sunrise and directed by Keiichi Sato. The screenplay was written by Masafumi Nishida with original…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_&_Bunny
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ, Kōdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurūshu) and its sequel series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2, Kōdo Giasu Hangyaku no Rurūshu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Code_Geass_characters
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category. The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in 1990 due to balloting mix-ups. The awar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eisner_Award_winners
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Claim 6: “It has a tantalizing, smoky note even though (despite reports elsewhere) no wood is used in the cooking process.”
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The claim states no wood is used, but a Tripadvisor review specifically states 'they use wood, not electricity or gas for the oven' and another source mentions a 'Wood-fired pizza oven at Studio Tamaki Japan'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ, Kōdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurūshu) and its sequel series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2, Kōdo Giasu Hangyaku no Rurūshu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Code_Geass_characters
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category. The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in 1990 due to balloting mix-ups. The awar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eisner_Award_winners
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of fictional princesses that have appeared in various works of fiction. This list is organized by medium and limited to well-referenced, notable examples of fictional princesses.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_princesses
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Claim 7: “His executive chef, Aki Tadaaki, trained the team in Tokyo for three weeks before the opening and executive sous chef Shunya Ishida works at the restaurant full-time.”
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Claim 8: “PST isn’t cheap — up to $37 for 10-inch pies”
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Claim 9: “Even the simple Margherita ($26) tasted grander than the sum of its tomato, mozzarella and basil parts.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the search results regarding the price or specific taste of the Margherita pizza.
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Claim 10: “Tomato sauce, made in house from San Marzano tomatoes and oregano, unifies the fresh mozzarella, anchovies, garlic, oregano and basil in a pie called the Romana ($28).”
SINGLE SOURCE
The specific ingredients and price ($28) for the 'Romana' pizza are detailed in the NY Post article, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tomato sauce, made in house from San Marzano tomatoes and oregano, unifies the fresh mozzarella, anchovies, garlic, oregano and basil in a pie called the Romana ($28). Romana pizza from Pizza Studio T…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/lifestyle/nycs-best-pizza-is-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pizza Studio Tamaki features acclaimed pizzaiolo Tsubasa Tamaki’s renowned Tokyo-Neapolitan pizzas in the heart of the East Village. Crafted with his proprietary flour blend imported from Japan, the m…
https://www.pizzapst.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The first recipe my mom ever taught me was this sauce when I was 8 years old. It's simmered for hours to develop a rich depth of flavor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weQXmhUMXK8
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Claim 11: “The rough-hewn venue features two dining areas anchored by a large, rectangular bar/counter that faces the colorful sidewalk.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 12: “The oven floor is seasoned with Okinawan salt before each pie goes in for 60 to 75 seconds at 900 degrees Fahrenheit.”
CORROBORATED
The New York Post and other reports specifically mention the use of Okinawan salt on the oven floor and the specific cooking parameters (60-75 seconds at 900 degrees).
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web search NEUTRAL — The oven floor is seasoned with Okinawan salt before each pie goes in for 60 to 75 seconds at 900 degrees Fahrenheit. The salt brightens all the flavors without overwhelming them.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/lifestyle/nycs-best-pizza-is-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pizza Studio Tamaki is readying a pop-up in advance of opening in New York City, and beyond. Known for charred blisters on the rim and salt on the bottom of the crust, a Pizza Studio Tamaki pie ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/dining/tokyo-pizza-studio…
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web search NEUTRAL — Japanese hot spot Pizza Studio Tamaki is taking its talents to New York City, where it's opening an outpost in the East Village on May 5.
https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dining/pizza-studio-tamaki…
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Claim 13: “A 30-hour fermentation adds complexity.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources (Ideal Magazine, Singapore news, and NYC opening reports) explicitly mention the 30-hour fermentation/proofing process.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ, Kōdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurūshu) and its sequel series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2, Kōdo Giasu Hangyaku no Rurūshu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Code_Geass_characters
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category. The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in 1990 due to balloting mix-ups. The awar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eisner_Award_winners
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of fictional princesses that have appeared in various works of fiction. This list is organized by medium and limited to well-referenced, notable examples of fictional princesses.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_princesses
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.