11,8-inch (30cm) Pre-Seasoned Black Carbon Steel Wok with Flat Bottom

Easy to get going, but still needs care

This is a fantastic wok. Great heat distribution, good weight and the wood handle makes it easy to use. It still needs seasoning at high heat but being pre-seasoned really shortens the process. After a month of daily use its non stick and can be used to fry eggs sunny side up without breaking the yokes. My only regret is that I got the 11" inch size and I should have gotten the larger one as cooking for 2 seems to max out this size.

So perfect (and cute)

My girlfriend and I don't need a huge wok for our portions. This is perfect! It really is a smaller wok unlike others that are mostly bottom with wimpy sides. I had fun seasoning it to perfection. Hot water and a traditional bamboo brush is all it takes to clean. Handle is solid and stays cool. Angle is a little uncomfortable but should only need it for a few mins. We eat mostly vegetables with a little seafood protein, mostly shrimp or fish. Stir frying is so easy. I use frozen veggies if not in the chopping mood. But chopping for two is pretty fast.

One tip. I used a cooking torch to season around the handle. That area won't go flat on electric or conduction range.

I highly recommend the quality and size of this wok.

This Wok Rocks!

Seriously.

After the prerequisite cleaning per the instructions, and seasoning (3 coats of oil, on the gas burner on high for about 45 minutes per coat) I made the my inaugural dish of stir fry shrimp & oyster mushroom, as you can see in my photos.

The surface was beautifully non stick, and got rocket hot. Close to 700° according to my infrared thermometer.

This is the closest I’ve ever gotten to achieving that restaurant level Wok Hei (breath of the wok) flavor at home.

If you’re wok shopping, and on the fence, this one is the way to go. Stellar results!

Also, FYI the more seasoned the surface is, the blacker it gets, and also slicker. Don’t worry about it. This is carbon steel, not stainless, don’t expect it to stay looking pretty.