Title
Liquor License - Kimchi Korean BBQ - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 358058.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jaong Woo, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4214 W. Dunlap Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 16, 2025.
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:
“My focus and responsibility to my guests, staff and neighborhood is to provide amazing delicious food with the accompaniment of Korean (Asian) alcoholic beverages to enhance the overall guest experience. We as an organization are very aware of the health and safety of all involved relating to our space.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our focus is on the food we serve at our restaurant, the alcohol that is served is only provided to enhance the experience of enjoying the culture and cuisine offerred by our restaurant.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Kimchi Korean BBQ - Data
Attachment B - Kimchi Korean BBQ - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.