MSG or no MSG in your Chinese

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 09:55PM #1

Well, I must say 95% of the Chinese restaurants in Ireland that I have tried have been terrible imo. The other 5% are fantastic. I ask for no MSG.

What do you ask for? Do you even think to ask?

http://www.webmd.com/video/msg-myths

AlmightyCushion · 03-01-2009 09:57PM

Moved to the Metal Gear Solid forum.

galwayrush · 03-01-2009 09:57PM

I wish they wouldn't use MSG. It always leaves me with a bloated feeling.:(

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 09:59PM

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Moved to the Metal Gear Solid forum.

Metal Solid Gear is quite good I hear

Jimbo · 03-01-2009 09:59PM

Maddison Square Garden maybe?

mehfesto2 · 03-01-2009 10:00PM

Ah, what's the point in getting a Chinese if its not got MSG in it?
I mean you wouldn't ask for a 'grease-free' Big Mac, would you? It wouldn't be the same!

abi2007 · 03-01-2009 10:00PM

yummy think i'll order a curry.. couldn't give a **** whats in it.. taste fab

banshee_bones · 03-01-2009 10:01PM

You can always tell the difference in your food when they dont use MSG. Asian Tea House In Galway dont use it in theirs, still good food though

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 10:01PM

Imagine Cowan with the numb lip scenario.

tolosenc · 03-01-2009 10:05PM

The whole MSG being bad for you thing was disproven, but never hit the mainstream, and people still avoid, afraid they'll get cancer. I have no idea of when food has or hasn't got MSG.

niceirishfella · 03-01-2009 10:08PM

How do you know when MSG is in your chineese?
And do they listen to you when you ask for it NOT to be included?
Also, do they put MSG in the prawn crackers?

Pacifico · 03-01-2009 10:09PM

You ask for no MSG? Really?

mehfesto2 · 03-01-2009 10:10PM

obl wrote: »

The whole MSG being bad for you thing was disproven, but never hit the mainstream, and people still avoid, afraid they'll get cancer. I have no idea of when food has or hasn't got MSG.

I'd read that somewhere too.
The one thing I do remember being told about Chinese food is never to reheat Fried Rice in the microwave. Something to do with the rate of bacterial growth on it. -Won't kill you, but it can leave you on the jacks for a good while.

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 10:11PM

niceirishfella wrote: »

How do you know when MSG is in your chineese?
And do they listen to you when you ask for it NOT to be included?
Also, do they put MSG in the prawn crackers?

It gives you the feeling that you want more more more!

Modifies your brain!... Watch the video, some people get various symptoms because of it. Numbing of the lips and tongue etc. Bloating

It doesnt affect others

niceirishfella · 03-01-2009 10:14PM

But my wife likes me all Bloated and wanting more!!!!!!!

abi2007 · 03-01-2009 10:14PM

Pacifico wrote: »

You ask for no MSG? Really?

god only knows the extras that get put in their instead!

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 10:17PM

Pacifico wrote: »

You ask for no MSG? Really?

I get a numb mouth with it sometimes depending on how much they use! Why wouldnt I ask to leave it out? Makes the meal a piece of shiiT

galwayrush · 03-01-2009 10:41PM

niceirishfella wrote: »

But my wife likes me all Bloated and wanting more!!!!!!!

You might be doing it all wrong............:p

banshee_bones · 03-01-2009 10:43PM

Have not eaten chinese food since i got sick with food poisoning from eating it there in November.

Epic Tissue · 03-01-2009 10:49PM

never heard of it:eek:

03-01-2009 10:51PM

I always ask for extra pigs eyelids and pubic hair

Ruu_Old · 03-01-2009 10:52PM

Any of the Chinese places I go to have 'No MSG' on their menus or signage somewhere.

AlmightyCushion · 03-01-2009 10:54PM

Epic Tissue wrote: »

never heard of it:eek:

Really. It's quite a popular food.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cuisine

Karoma · 03-01-2009 10:55PM

You can ask for no MSG? Hmmm. I wonder what it tastes like...spit?
It's an (man-made) excitotoxin; I'm under no illusion that it's healthy. I never linked it to cancer, has anyone? I'm quite sure it can't be good for the brain or neurosystem. I reckon it'll be the 'next big cause of Alzheimer's' - according to Sky News et al
Brains are overrated anyway. meh. As long as it recognises nice food, that's all that matters. mmmmmMSG.
PS: Your tap water is killing you. Your light bulbs are eating your soul. Your microwave and mobile phone are making you infertile. The government are just harvesting you for your organs (Not your brain. No money it them, you see)

abi2007 · 03-01-2009 11:01PM

we all have to die of something.. we cant avoid and cure everything..

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 11:09PM

abi2007 wrote: »

we all have to die of something.. we cant avoid and cure everything..

Lol... omgwtfbbqsauce

Try not putting it in in the first place rather than avoiding something that perhaps should or shouldnt be in the food...

Soodlebum · 03-01-2009 11:12PM

having spent a long while on the jacks - its gonna be ages till I can fart with any confidence ever again

abi2007 · 03-01-2009 11:12PM

you're stressing over the little things.. enjoy the taste mmm

Toiletroll · 03-01-2009 11:13PM

abi2007 wrote: »

you're stressing over the little things.. enjoy the taste mmm

MSG or no MSG in your Chinese

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