Frankly, though, we would have sacrificed a few scallops for a little rice. We tried in vain to find some connection or interplay between the flavors. Quite simply, the dish didn't gel. When the food fails to impress, Diosa Red's dramatic decor helps distract diners, beginning with the weird window display, featuring a mannequin modeling a traditional Chinese gown. Inside, the walls are painted red, and flickering candelabra along the walls provide sultry ambience.
Waitresses are clad in slinky Chinese-style dresses.
The centerpiece of the space is a large, elaborate kimono. The tiny but ferociously funky neon-lit bar area will be a cool, albeit cozy place to meet for a drink when Diosa Red's liquor license comes through. While Diosa Red shows promise, the operation could use a little polish. And we had a hard time understanding why the entree prices were so high. No doubt, the competition is stiff.