Customer Reviews

Nordic Ware 14 Inch Asian Spun Wok

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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.

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...

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.

This wok replaced an identical one we've had for about 10 years. My husband is the family chef and he loves its large size for making big batches of stir fry noodles, chinese vegetables. We like the fact that it's a non-stick wok and that it's heavy duty. great for family size dishes.

I was looking for a nice wok to stir fry food, I am asian so i used to seeing my mom using wok instead of regular frying pan, and im looking for one that would eventually seasoned and become non stick. I bought one from bed bath and beyond and was dissapointed. I ordered another one online and when i got it, the bottom part was rusty after i used it for just one day. Needless to say, i return and complaint about it's quality but then after reading some reviews about this wok, i ordered it and its always give me joy and it's worth everything i paid for it. I love this wok, hope everyone who love to stir fry will have this in their kitchen.

This pan in perfect. Sturdy and well-made. It is large enough to really "throw" some food around without spilling onto the stove - one of my main goals in a stir fry. And, to top it off, finally....a product made in America!

My brother and I purchased this Wok for my father for a Christmas gift. He loves it! Not only does this Wok easily contain the splatter from the oil, it also heats up quickly and holds a large quantity of vegetables and meat. A fabulous item for anyone's kitchen.

I brought this Wok 2 months ago... When I first used it I loved it, was easy to clean and it was cooking food very well. So I was raving about it the first few weeks. I used the wok daily but through daily use things start to to become more apparent that the coating of this wok was coming off.
Anyways I was just steaming some dumplings for myself yesterday and when I was done bottom of the wok was white. At first i thought that it was because of the water stains but when I washed the wok the coating came off...

That being said, this Wok is not heat resistant enough to even steam something! You have to be careful with it because even through daily use sometimes it was hard to wash off. It's the first time I have experienced a wok this bad. I have gone through many woks already but this has the shortest life span. 2 months doesnt cut it at all for me....

So, my thing here is this if youre looking for a wok and you do a lot of daily cooking then find a wok that can do everything and be able to handle the heat. Good woks are capable of being very high heat resistance and sadly new woks these days are disappointing. Like my mom said the other day, the only ones that are good woks these days are the old iron woks she had for over 20 years, those dont have flat bottoms but it does everything you want it do! And she still has that wok too!

I just tired of trying to find a good wok but my mom has this calphalon wok she has had for years and so I will have to keep a eye on it and see if I can come across it. Apparently that has lasted her for many years now and it still looks brand new even after all the daily use she puts it through!

I do have a 14 inch pan from Calphalon for like 6 years and I will say its just not deep enough which is why I am looking for a wok but that pan has gone through daily use and its still like new after all these years so I will just go back to that pan until I find a wok that can last me much longer.

Exactly what I want. Nice and sturdy coating, and very good depth and size for stir fry. Only thing that I don't like is that it is a little too heavy.

Finally, a wok that doesn't require an engineering degree to prepare it for use. Just heat a little cooking oil in it, wipe it down and you're in business. This thing's a brute. Feels like it will last. Big capacity, too. Cleans up easily. Doesn't come with a lid but I don't need one to stir-fry.