Title
Liquor License - Nadu - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 374703.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Roopesh Kantala, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 40-1360
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Raithu Bazaar (Series 10)
3130 E. Union Hills Drive, Ste. 101 & 102, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 36
Liquor license violations: None
Feringhee Modern Indian (Series 12)
3491 W. Frye Road, Ste. 1, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In October 2025, a warning was issued for a change in the business name.
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:
“I have opened & sucefully run hospitality business and have 10 plus years experience in this field.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will be training my staff to server responsibly and watch for any signs of aggressive behavior and intoxication. I also hold basic and management certification approved by Arizona liquor board."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Nadu - Data
Attachment B - Nadu - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.