Peter Aitken wrote:

> "dakota2112" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> >
> > Your comments please? Does anyone *know* for sure what
> > specific spice, procedure, etc. is needed to produce "that taste"?
> > Thanks in advance!
>
> Since this taste is present in "almost any restaurant steak," I wonder
> if it is a psychological effect. I'm not being snarky, but what's the
> chance that almost every restaurant you have ordered a steak at
> uses the same technique, ingredient, or supplier?

Strangely enough, the chance is very high.

The ingredient is monosodium glutamate.