Amane Asia Sdn. Bhd. (Headquarters: Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; President:Shota Takemoto; hereinafter “Amane”), a member of the USEN&U-NEXT GROUP, is proud to announce that will open its first directly operated restaurant, “Pizza AMANE Tokyo,” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The restaurant’s menu is supervised by Tsubasa Tamaki of the internationally acclaimed “PST (Pizza Studio Tamaki),” which operates in Hokkaido, Okinawa, Roppongi, Higashi-Azabu, as well as in other parts of Asia and the United States. “Pizza AMANE Tokyo” aims to provide authentic, high-quality pizza at an accessible price point.

Amane officially commenced its full-scale operations in August 2025 and has established a halal-certified food manufacturing base in Malaysia. All ingredients used in restaurant are halal, and the company aims to obtain halal certification for both its factory and restaurant within 2026.

Background

Amane’s vision is to deliver “equal opportunities” to people of all backgrounds, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. While pursuing new value creation through the development of its own products, the company has encountered various challenges along the way.
Pizza, however, offers exceptional flexibility in toppings and seasoning, allowing it to evolve in harmony with local cultures and preferences. It is a cuisine that brings people together around the same table. Amane believes pizza represents the ideal symbol of its concept of “inclusive dining that embraces diversity.”
At the same time, Mr. Tamaki of PST was exploring a new challenge in New York–style pizza. With a strong alignment in vision and ambition, this strategic collaboration was realized.
Beyond perfecting the pizza dough itself, the foundation of this new restaurant lies in delivering the “ultimate pizza experience.” Guests will enjoy distinctive pizzas crafted to reflect and respect the local food culture—available exclusively at this location.

About PST (Pizza Studio Tamaki)

PST is a world-renowned pizza brand with four locations in Japan as well as stores in New York and across Asia. Its two Tokyo locations have been awarded theTokyo Bib Gourmand MICHELIN Guide for five consecutive years (2018–2022). The brand has also been recognized in “50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific,” which ranks the best pizzerias in the Asia-Oceania region. Under the leadership of Tsubasa Tamaki, PST has earned international acclaim for its exceptional quality.

Comment from Tsubasa Tamaki, Owner of PST (Pizza Studio Tamaki)

“I decided to pursue this collaboration at a time when PST was embarking on the development of new techniques, and Mr. Takemoto approached me with a concrete proposal. Our visions strongly aligned, and I was confident that together we could create new value.
We aim to redefine the texture and experience of slice pizza as it has been known until now. We also aspire to develop products that can be enjoyed by those who, for religious reasons, have previously been unable to partake.
Starting from Malaysia, our vision is to spread this original texture and experience of pizza to the world.”

Comment from Shota Takemoto, President & CEO of Amane Asia Sdn. Bhd.

“The name ‘Amane’ originates from the Japanese word ‘Amaneku,’ meaning ‘to reach every corner.’
Our mission is to deliver opportunities and joy through food to people everywhere, beyond the boundaries of religion and culture.
By using halal ingredients and offering vegan menu options, we are committed to creating a space where more people can dine with peace of mind.
With the collaboration of Mr. Tamaki, one of Japan’s leading pizza artisans, and together with our Malaysian team, we have created a pizza that we proudly believe represents the highest quality in this country.
Looking ahead, we will begin in Malaysia and aim to expand not only across Southeast Asia but also into the Middle East and beyond. We invite you to follow Amane’s journey.”

This initiative represents both the sharing of Japan’s proud culinary culture and a new milestone in Amane’s business development. Beyond menu innovation, the company aims to evolve this project into an international endeavor that creates a “new dining platform” where people gather across national, religious, and cultural boundaries.

“Pizza AMANE Tokyo” – Store Information

Address：20, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Business Hours：11:00–22:00 (Last Order 21:30), Open daily.
Instagram：@pizza_shota

“PST (Pizza Studio Tamaki)” – Store Information

Address：1F, 1-24-6 Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Business Hours：Monday–Friday: 17:00–23:00 (Last Order 22:00)
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays：12:00–15:00 (Last Order 14:30), 17:00–22:00 (Last Order 21:00)

Company Overview

Company Name：Amane Asia Sdn. Bhd.
Address：2, Jalan PJU 1a/13, Taman Perindustrian Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia
President：Shota Takemoto
Established：May 2025
Business Activities：Halal food manufacturing and restaurant operations

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