Q: negative

A: Rule of Thumb: Don't call the name of your restaurant by the dish you make the worst. I've watched how the number of this restaurant's clients has dwindled since the opening a couple of months ago. In fact, a few red flags were raised in my mind when I realized I was the only one in the restaurant at a peak lunch hour one weekday. When I break it down, the problem here is three-fold. To begin with, it probably has the most uninviting entrance I've seen in a long while. In both instances that I've visited, I felt as if I was going into an illegal establishment where illicit substances are manufactured and sold to the masses. The stairs leading up to the restaurant are creaky and narrow, with antiquated walls and run-down surroundings. The only identifier of where the restaurant is, is by the banal sign that stands outside the door, which from time to time, gets blown down by the mighty gusts of Charlotte's southern winds! Secondly, its conveniently (or not-so conveniently) set up right next to a place that also produces Asian delights 7 times faster, cheaper, and arguably more delicious (Tin Tin Box Noodles). Additionally, they've been around for far longer than Rice Inc. has. To any outsider, it's almost like you've created that barrier to entry for yourself. Lastly, the food here needs an entire revamp. At no point will any client walk in and say, "wow that was really good! I'll be sure to come here again" because it tastes and looks like a watered down version of the same Asian food that "Simply Asia" sells in your local supermarket. There's no differentiating factor, save for the portion size.... which is actually tiny (so that negates the attempt at cost leadership). To top it all off, the RICE does not do justice to Asian Culture!!!!! My ancestors lived off of that stuff for centuries! I'm certain they would scoff at the dry, clumped up grains called rice here. In short, every menu item here is a standard and generic form of short-cut Asian (Chinese? Thai?) food and it shows from whatever viewpoint you're looking at it. What a shame! 2/5

Q: negative

A: Last Friday 3/4/11. My wife, myself and out two grandchildren went in to the Diner for dinner. My wife and I ordered the "All you can eat Fish and Chips" dinner while the grandkids order from the kids menu of Corn dogs and Pancakes. We left the diner about 7:30 and went home. About 9:00 my wife and I started experiencing nausia symptoms and by 11:00 we were both feeling terrible. We determined it had to be the fish as the kids didn't get sick and that was the only meal we had together that was the same thing since Wednesday evening. The symptoms carried over through Sunday. On monday I called the Diner and spoke to the Manager to let him know of the situation. He took our information very casually. He asked me which fish dinner did I order, was it the fish and chip dinner for the "all you could eat." I informed him which we had ordered and then dismissed it. It was obviouse to me that if he hadn't asked me which dinner I ordered then how could he known what entres to focus on. Last time I will ever eat at this dive. Let your friends know. go somewhere else.

Q: negative

A: Not a huge fan of this place...we have tried it a few times but each time we are disappointed. The restaurant itself needs some updating or fresh set of eyes to do a quick clean up. Secondly, we have gone in twice and smelled a sewer smell which could be a duty mop or a grease trap but not appetizing. The good is generic at best. Disappointing because it is just around the corner and we typically love Greek food.

Q: positive

A:
The Diplomat Apartments are comprised of three buildings in which each section holds its own charm. Built in the 1950s the buildings have housed many celebrities of the day where it is rumored that Dean Martin would sip cocktails by the pool with showgirls. The main building, resting on Paradise, faces the Wynn which originally was the location of the Desert Inn Casino with a popular golf course amongst the social elite in Vegas during the 60s and 70s. Today, it stands as a testament of long-standing history in city where history is often blown from the sands. Comprised of three buildings, Dip1 is the main original building with it's signature bow-tie shape. The grounds are kept up with plenty of palm trees, eucalyptus, grass and bushes. With three spacious layouts (1BR, Loft, 2BR) the interiors maintain their charm and are great for the single person, couple, or starter family. Dip 2 is a the newest of the three buildings (built in the 1970s) and rests behind the main building on Sierra Vista Drive. These are larger and contain open floor plans while Dip3 is the farthest building to the east also on Sierra Vista. This building is comprised of "bungalow" duplex one-bedroom units. There's lots of history with The Diplomat Apartments ranging from the glory days mentioned above to a downfall in the 90s where it was a haven for drug pushes, pimps, and nefarious types. While further down east on Sierra Vista the neighborhood may be considered undesirable, much of the land is being bought up by the Las Vegas Convention Center. The LVMPD patrol regularly as their Convention Center Command Station (which services the LV Strip) is a block away. Paradise Road is busy at all hours with tourists and locals alike. It's easy to be scared away by the surrounding neighborhood but The Diplomat Apartments are an oasis in all this. The location can't be beat. It's close to work/entertainment on The Strip. Major bus lines run to the airport and downtown Las Vegas. Less than a half mile away is the Boulevard Mall and other shopping. UNLV is just a short drive away. It's like getting all the best Las Vegas has to offer. The tenants are good people and many have lived there for many years. Rents are incredibly affordable and they offer electricity, gas, and water to be paid! This is a GREAT DEAL, especially in the summertime when temperatures rise above 110 degrees! You can run that Air Conditioner all you want.Maintenance is prompt on fixing problems and management is beyond approachable. My $.02 - In a town that caters to transients and treats everyone like outsiders, where every vice is on the table for the taking, The Diplomat Apartments are a great oasis and a great place to life. Caring management try to provide a sense of community without getting into your personal business. On top of that, it's HIGHLY affordable. I recommend living here.