MSG was first prepared in 1908 by the Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda. Ajinomoto means ‘the essence of flavour’ — and it ...

But where did the stigma surrounding MSG come from? It all began in 1968 ... published a letter detailing symptoms of what was called “Chinese restaurant syndrome”. In that letter, a doctor ...

A CHINESE takeaway under new management has reopened on a high street – and it has one big twist. Most takeaways that serve Asian food cook orders with monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG. This ...

An award-winning Chinese takeaway in Scotland shared how to make their popular chow mein at home for your next fakeaway ...

A Chinese takeaway in North Lanarkshire has shared a chow mein recipe for you to make at home this weekend. The famous noodle ...

I f you're craving a warm, comforting soup to complement your Asian-inspired meal, my Chinese Seafood Egg Drop Soup is the ...

Food and travel writer Chris Dwyer has spent years criss-crossing the planet in search of the best meals. These are the best dishes he’s encountered everywhere from Michelin restaurants to backstreet ...

Got a craving for Chinese food that you just can't shake ... Add the salt, accent/MSG, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add about 3 tablespoons of caramel coloring ...

Still craving Mee Sum's pork fried rice? In 2007, Regina Mark shared her recipe with us. We're sharing it again with you.

As Metro’s specialist food writer, I’ve visited some of London’s most spectacular eateries – from brand new spots to ...