Willow & Everett Wok Pan - Non-Stick Stainless Steel Stir Fry Pans with Domed Lid & Spatula - Scratch Proof Cookware for Gas, Induction Or Electric Stove

So, this is my first time using a wok in general. I'll describe my experience and give a few tips I found if never used one or even stainless before. I've always used frying pans prior. I wanted to make more stir fry dishes so figured a wok was the choice. First time using it what I noticed was yes, it does scratch a little if using the metal spatula. This really is not that big a deal as it's minimal. Just to note, it's not as resistant as it says. The lid really is handy, well made and light. In terms of non stick, it's not carbon steel which is non stick and super slick. I honestly really wanted more than stainless but avoided on purpose as way too much upkeep. Look it up it's a process before and after each time... and unless all day cooking not worth for me. Carbon in general is lighter if truly import.To make this wok or stainless non stick which I forgot to do being overly excited you want to heat the pan first no oil; look for the Mercury balls (you tube it if not sure) with drop of water then add maybe a tablespoon of oil around the entire inside with a paper towel little till you see vapers or the smoke point. Let's sit for 15 seconds and Remove from heat and let cool. About 5 min. Now, put back on burner and do same procedure but this time when hot put a little more oil in and just lower the heat not off and cook. My first mistake was put on with oil and let heat. The food burned or stuck at the bottom. However, deglazing was really easy actually and it all came off while cooking. Weight? This pan is a little heavier than I would of liked for flipping the food but not horrible. If you have really strong forearms or wrists , this probably won't be an issue for you at all. Example, I made a beef and broccoli for a serving of maybe 3 to 4 people in terms of portion size and added in maybe 10 shrimp which obviously will add weight. I could still flip the food but was not a breeze. 9x out of 10 the spatula will be used to move things around. Evenly heat distribution was great and didn't see any problems with even on my electric stove. The handle will not get hot so don't worry about burning yourself. Cleaning it at the end was simple. If want to really sparkle bar keepers works wonders. Follow the instructions or can leave ugly marks in stainless steel in general. Portion size.... I know a 14 inch pan is the norm but you can cook a pretty good size dish on the 13 inch and if semi limited on space that extra inch big difference in your panty. I recommend this pan as very pleased with its performance.

I have been using Woks for over 50 years, going back to an old cast iron Wok I bought while in med school. While I still have that old Wok for when I need to cook something which requires a very high and uniform specific heat I find it a pain to deal with. It needs to be oiled after every use to prevent rust, doesn't have a handle, is heavy and is hard to store without getting oil on other pans.For everyday use I have tried a host of different Woks made of different materials. Until I bought this Willow & Everett Wok I encountered pretty much the same challenges. The Woks absorbed heat unevenly resulting in scorching, difficulty searing meat uniformly, sticking to the bottom or side of the pan, etc. The Wok lids were, in many instances chincy and would fall apart over time.The two Willow & Everett Woks that I have heat the most evenly of any non cast iron Wok I have ever used. They have great handles that stay cool. The lid is as solid as the pan and has a nice handle. They clean up easily and fit in a dishwasher. The spatula that came with them is well built and very functional. This Wok cost about half as much as the most espensive Wok I've ever bought and is twice the quality.

Started watching videos by Made With Lau on Youtube (great channel) and became interested in the Chinese traditional style of cooking with a wok so I decided to purchase this item. This is the only one I saw that not only looked great and was the right size, but also comes with a lid and spatula. I LOVE cooking with this wok daily on my induction stovetop and have almost stopped using my other pots and pans because this thing is so versatile. For my first use I made chicken and egg fried rice and was suprised at how delicious it came out and how easy it was to make. It's great for frying up some quick eggs, stir frying steak and veggies, and plenty of other quick meals. My only complaint is that the metal spatula does scratch the pan while stirring food, and if you use a scouring surface for cleaning it will show - but not a huge deal since I season it with oil which hides a lot of the scratches. Overall a great product!

I was very happy with this wok overall. The only complaint I have is that the spatula that came with it broke the second use. I didn't like it anyway, it was too big for the Wok. I really like the Wok. I have a gas stove and it cooks very well. It is a good size for my 6 person family needs. It is very easy to clean which is a big plus. It does scratch up a bit, but this doesn't interfere with how it cooks. I also use the lid for many things since the dome is big. I use it for melting cheese on food and keeping things warm.