Looking to buy my first wok! Is this a decent one?
by UrAvgFlightSimmer
8 Comments
glendaleterrorist
Need a link. Where’s it from. Who makes it from? How much does it cost? I mean common’
gruntothesmitey
If you have an Asian market near you, check there. That’s probably a fine wok, but it’s a little expensive.
What kind of stove do you have?
Ramo2653
Looks perfectly fine and not too expensive considering it’s from Sur La Table. You need to season it of course.
glendaleterrorist
I did a quick Google search and it looks like the one at Amazon although a little closer to the original price is a little cheaper and it looks like the identical picture😂
I have that one, it’s about 3 years old and I use it 2-3 times a week. It’s been pretty good for me. No issues with it all tbh.
Alsha999
I bought the same one last year. Checkout YouTube videos to season it prior to use. I use it at least once a week and it’s been great.
APEist28
I have this exact wok and it’s been fine. The primary handle can become a little loose after a while, but it’s easy to tighten. The smaller handle is completely useless in my experience, and the wood on it has become a little scorched from cooking over high heat so often.
If I were to get a new wok, I think I’d get one with a primary handle that’s more fixed to the wok. I’d also look for one that doesn’t have a small second handle, since it just adds weight and makes it a little more awkward to clean.
8 Comments
Need a link. Where’s it from. Who makes it from? How much does it cost? I mean common’
If you have an Asian market near you, check there. That’s probably a fine wok, but it’s a little expensive.
What kind of stove do you have?
Looks perfectly fine and not too expensive considering it’s from Sur La Table. You need to season it of course.
I did a quick Google search and it looks like the one at Amazon although a little closer to the original price is a little cheaper and it looks like the identical picture😂
https://www.seriouseats.com/best-woks-5218113
No don’t buy that one.
Souped Up Recipes has a wonderful wok that’s lasted me well so far the past 5 years. Its not the “best” but it’s great at its price point.
https://www.amazon.com/Souped-Up-Recipes-Induction-Seasoning/dp/B07RJ39JVL
https://soupeduprecipes.com/strong-steel-2/?noamp=mobile
I have that one, it’s about 3 years old and I use it 2-3 times a week. It’s been pretty good for me. No issues with it all tbh.
I bought the same one last year. Checkout YouTube videos to season it prior to use. I use it at least once a week and it’s been great.
I have this exact wok and it’s been fine. The primary handle can become a little loose after a while, but it’s easy to tighten. The smaller handle is completely useless in my experience, and the wood on it has become a little scorched from cooking over high heat so often.
If I were to get a new wok, I think I’d get one with a primary handle that’s more fixed to the wok. I’d also look for one that doesn’t have a small second handle, since it just adds weight and makes it a little more awkward to clean.
Here’s an example of a wok I’d consider getting now that I have some experience: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/town-34702-14-mandarin-carbon-steel-wok-with-wood-handle/88534702.html?utm_source=google