Best wok - size, shape and weight
First of all, the wok is of great build quality even without considering the price. For cooking Chinese cuisines, wok is really the only thing that fits. Non-stick wok does not work as you need to consider the temperature. Stainless looks better but it also comes with bigger effort to maintain. With this, you don't need detergent, just rinse it with hot water after use and heat it until it dries. When using it, make sure to heat it at least 235C or until it smokes so it never sticks. However, if the food is too cold or too much, it still could stick. Cleaning is very simple.I have bought it before but returned as I could not handle the weight. So I bought the smaller one (my first wok) from the same brand and used it for about a year. I am buying this back for its size as the other one is not ideal for cooking a lot of veges which my wife really like.
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My Second WANGYUANJI Wok (Yes, I’m Obsessed!)
Okay, so this is literally my second WANGYUANJI wok—I loved my first one so much I bought another for my vacation home. Let me tell you why this thing rules. First off, it’s a kitchen beast. The nitrided carbon steel means zero sketchy chemicals (bye, flaky non-stick pans!), and it’s indestructible. I’ve abused my first wok with metal spatulas, seared steak like a maniac, and even let my kid “help” stir-fry—still no scratches. Plus, it heats up crazy fast. Like, “oops, forgot to prep veggies” fast. Perfect for my impatient hungry self.The flat bottom works on my induction stove (no wobbling!), and the detachable handle makes storage a breeze. Also, shoutout to the glass lid—I use it to steam dumplings or trap saucy goodness while my noodles simmer. And yeah, it’s HUGE. My first wok feeds my family of five plus leftovers; this 14.2” beauty handled a friend’s BBQ stir-fry chaos like a champ. Pro tip: Season it (takes 10 mins!) and hand-wash only. Trust me, it’s worth the tiny effort.Honestly, buying a second one was a no-brainer. It’s durable, versatile, and makes me feel like a wok wizard—even when I’m just reheating pizza (don’t judge). If you want a pan that’ll outlive your Wi-Fi router and make every meal feel like takeout Friday? Get this. WANGYUANJI fans unite!
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Amy Huang
October 11, 2025
Best wok! Wash with just water, no soap.
Love love love this wok!! I’ve tried several and been disappointed with all. This is the best wok!It’s not too heavy and it’s the perfect size for the 2 of us. I liked the lid and the spatula that it comes with.I use the cleaning sponge that it comes with without soap, just water, and it’s remained perfectly seasoned and nonstick. I like the wooden handle. It’s got the right angle. I’ve tried other woks and the angle is too high or too low, or all metal or the handle didn’t have wood all the way down the handle, I accidentally ended up burning my hand because I held the handle too far down and there was no wood.Solid 4.5 stars. Only thing that would make it 5 perfect stars is if the little handle also had a wooden covering.100% would buy again!
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Chris Liu
January 27, 2025
good pan
This frying pan is the perfect size and of excellent quality, with beautiful packaging. However, it’s a bit heavy. It seems better suited for gas stoves rather than electric ones, as the base isn’t very wide, making it difficult for electric stoves to heat evenly. That said, this is not an issue with the pan itself.More info: the pan is a little bit heavy
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Amazing wok!
I have been looking for a real wok for quite some years, even Asian markets only have a limited amount of selection and couldn't find a good one, I have tried another one off Amazon and was not impressed, eventually I even ponied up and bought a hexclad wok, it's pretty good, but still missing that sizzle factor and the wok hei factor. When I heard the sizzle I was ecstatic! I seen the size of this wok and the handle which is actually perfect for Chinese cooking. I seasoned it according to their instructions and tried frying an egg to begin with, wow I completely forgot how hot and fast a wok can fry an egg. If you have never used an authentic wok before it's an adjustment from what you are used to, I would recommend adding a bit more oil and lower the heat a bit if you are not familiar with using a wok. I braised spare ribs with potatoes and carrots and even though my hexclad could do the same, I just thoroughly enjoyed using this wok, especially since it has a long handle and when scooping the food out I can also easily lift it up and pour the remainder of the cooked food into a plate. Next I stir fried some vegetables and I got the sizzle I was looking for! I also made gravy after I stir fried the veggies to pour it over the veggies, the wok literally did it in seconds! Cleaning is easy with a metal scrubber. It's also deep enough for steaming, I'll be trying to steam some spare ribs and fish with this Soon. This also comes beautifully packaged, the way it was packaged was like a new laptop. If you want to cook Asian food, and want that sizzle and wok hei, here it is!
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Marc R. Naseth
December 06, 2025
Won't take a seasoning
Maybe I just don't know how to season a wok but this thing turned my sunny side up egg into a scramble. I even used a tbsp of oil to coat the bottom before cooking the egg and it went straight to locking to the pan ignoring the oil.I scrubbed it clean of any protective film. Heated to dry. Added high smoke point oil and burned it off. Cooled it then repeated burning oil off and cooling 4 times.
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A good wok but not for beginners
It heats up quickly and holds temperature well. The size is generous enough for cooking family meals. Also, like it includes a lid.However, it does take some effort to get it ready for use, and if not maintained carefully, it can rust or develop sticky spots. The wok is also quite heavy, which makes tossing food a bit tricky.It's not for beginners looking for something low-maintenance fry pan.
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