Woks & Stirfry Pans

I own a traditional 14" carbon steel and a 12" nonstick wok of another brand. I wanted a 14" nonstick since the 12" just always seem too small. I chose this Circulon wok based on its size and the reviews. This is a very solid wok and the nonstick surface is awesome! Here are my pros and cons. Pros: It heats evenly and can withstand the high gas heat of my stove to help create "wok-hey" that's pretty close to the carbon steel. Amazing! I mentioned nonstick surface is awesome! It's replaced my nonstick frying pan for over-easy and scrambled eggs because it only needs a few drops oil to keep everything nonstick and sliding free! Clean up is a breeze too. I've made sugary sticky dishes that cleans right up without any fuss. Amazing! The size of the wok is perfect for stir frying. Plenty of room to move food around without worrying about things flying out of the side. Problem solved! But the size can also be a con (see below). Cons: The main reason why I gave this 4 stars and not 5 was because the design of the long handle is a bit flawed. The design makes it awkward when gripping the handle while stir-frying. The hand has a tendency to slip further down the handle to the narrow part where the silicone protection ends and the metal gets extremely hot! It would have been better if the silicone went further down or Circulon made a heat-resistant long handle. Or even better, make it into the smaller loop handle like the other side and more heat-resistant. Either way, Circulon has to do a better job in making the entire handle heat proof. I get around this by using a pot holder on the handle to protect my hand. It's a little heavy so if you flip your food, you'll need both hands (use pot holders!). I don't mind the weight so much but it could be a concern for those without a lot of arm strength. The wok should be handwash only. Again, not an issue with me since I always handwash my nonsticks. But the nonstick surface is so easy to clean, I don't really see this as a problem. Like I mentioned before, this wok is large, a good and a bad. Some might have difficulty storing it or cleaning it in a small sink. Not problems for me but it should be pointed out. Overall, I love this wok and thoroughly enjoy cooking with it even with the cons, which are minor for me. Makes me want to buy more Circulon Elite nonstick pans. If you have the room to store this, I highly recommend this wok."..."  Read more

I have had electric woks in the past, and was unsuccessful in keeping one running as long as I desired. So, I solved that problem, I got this one to use on my kitchen stove. It is heavily constructed, this is NOT a cheap made wok. I have used it several times in the past few weeks with excellent results. It is fairly easy to cleanup, I have used the same method of cleanup I do with an electric skillet (if there is food stuck). I put about a half inch of soapy water in the wok and simmer it for a few minutes, it cleans right up. I highly recommend this wok."..."  Read more

I have been looking for this kind pan for quite while, so I love it a lot and the price it not over the top. The pan sit on the stop of the cooktop stove nicely, This kind of pan it good for the stirs fry, fry rice, and tire fry nooble, but not recommendation for cooking Omelets."..."  Read more

This is a great wok! I've been looking for a new wok for about a year. When I saw this wok and read the positive reviews I decided to give it a try as my review product for Wayfairs. The wok is great! It doesn't stick at all! We made scrambled eggs and the wok came out clean."..."  Read more