Title
Liquor License - Kajiken Ramen - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 359516.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Patrick Dicesare, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 34-1140
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is January 20, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability, and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“The owners of the restaurant are responsible, experienced, and successful restaurateurs of other locations throughout the United States. Its manager has received their liquor management training by authorized training providers. The owners, operators and management are committed to following all State, Federal and Local laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The best interest of the community will be served by the issuance of the Series 12 liquor license. City of Phoenix residents have come to expect to have the option of consuming an alcoholic beverage when enjoying a meal at a restaurant.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Kajiken Ramen - Data
Attachment B - Kajiken Ramen - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.