Is it uncommon to ask for extra MSG?

Question

I love Chinese Food. Many Chinese Restaurants add a secret ingreident called MSG. It is a Flavour Enhancer, and I love when flavours are enhanced. When I order chinese, I always ask for extra MSG and They are surprised sometimes, I wonder is many other people ask for extra msg as well?

Answer 1

I didn't even know it was possible to ask for extra MSG... and that's just weird...

Answer 2

"Flavor enhancement" is not proportional to the amount of MSG that is added to a dish. There is a correct amount. To add more may make you feel cleverer, thinking you managed to get yourself something very special. But it didn't improve the dish at all. And the people in the kitchen are still laughing at you.

Answer 3

in the long run, you're going to burn your nerves and brain cells with MSG

Use regular salt

Answer 4

It is not common to ask for it, and even less common for it to be on hand.  Perhaps you should buy yourself a bottle of it and carry it with you.  It is available at most grocery stores.

Since MSG is a synthetic salt substitute and not a "secret ingredient", they are probably giving you salt and enjoying a good laugh.