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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just Loving it!,
By 80sGuy (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nordic Ware 14 Inch Asian Spun Wok (Kitchen)
Before this, I was extensively comparing to two others: The T fal Jumbo Wok along with the Circulon Elite Hard-Anodized Aluminum 14-Inch and I finally nailed it down to the Nordic Ware. One of the main reasons were because I wanted to replace a $[...] wok by 'Invitations' that I purchased not too long ago from Bed Bath & Beyond - actually it was like $[...] after rebates and promotions, so no love lost here.
The comparisons... T fal Jumbo Wok: I was ready to buy this wok from a major retailer. As I was going through the bunch, I could not find one that was like new, either there is a scuff here, a scratch there or a knick in between, and as I went through and finally came to one that was knick and scratch-free; the helper handle was deformed. So I said "screw it". Although this wok looked rather good, but it just didn't have the right feel to it, also, it was a bit on the light side and felt kind of flimsy - not worth the price. Circulon Elite: The same retailer did not carry the actual item but I was able to get an idea from one of their medium sized stir fry pans. The product feels heavy (which I like) but I wasn't too fond of the high-low food release design. I'm sure it was a feat of engineer but that didn't do it for me, non-stick is non-stick, it doesn't have to be any more complicated than it is. I'm more into the long-term and durability of its material that was put into it rather than the fancy grooves. I'm sure it works wonders, but for the addition to its marketing strategy; I wasn't sold. The conclusion: I wanted a wok which was not only identical to the one I replaced but can perform and handle my day to day tasks. I stir-fry, steam, braise, fry, saute - whatever, you name it! The Nordic Ware 14" wok has exceeded all the expectations, if not, more! It was tested in and by commercial kitchens and NSF certified so I can count on its rigorous strength. Upon the first day of using it (unlike the one I replaced and used with wooden utensils; the non stick coating stripped right off of its initial use), I stir-fried some vegetables with high heat from my electric counter top and was able to achieve some nice searings, food releases with a breeze and it has definitely passed the test of time! Before I toss the other wok out, I kept the removable handle and it fit my new wok like a glove. Now I know why the other cheap wok wanted to imitate the Nordic Ware 14" Asian Spun Wok, clearly, there is no comparison! Pros: *Great weight and balance *Premium non-stick coating *Perfect size and depth for tossing *NSF certified and very high quality *Made in USA *20 Year warranty!!! Cons: *Grip handle is a bit thin, but can get used to (I replaced it with the old wok's rubber grip which is more thicker and fits perfectly) *Removable rubber handle is some work when coincide with oven, the good thing is I don't really use it in the oven except for storing afterwards.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Wok around,
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This review is from: Nordic Ware 14 Inch Asian Spun Wok (Kitchen)
I have had this pan for a couple of years and use it often. Still looks and performs like brand new. No rust, no stick, good size for a family, and holds heat. My daughter was over for dinner and I brought it out and made stir fry and she wanted one. I jumped on amazon and went through about 20 pans and found it. It is well worth the price if you regularly stir fry...
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes cooking a Wok in the park,
By Mark "Schwann" (Telstar, Nebraska) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nordic Ware 14 Inch Asian Spun Wok (Kitchen)
Im in college and just got my own apartment, when i was buying pans, i picked some out, showed them to my mother and asked her if they were any good. She went to the kitchen, grabbed one of her calphalon pans and said hold this, then made me return the ones i had bought.... Well it was then i learned that the good pans are the heavy ones.
And boy is this a heavy weight wok. It distributes heat very well. The surface is great, it washes easy too.
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