T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Wok 14 Inch, Oven Broiler Safe 350F, Non Stick Stir-Fry Pan, Cookware, Pots and Pans, Kitchen, Versatile Deep Frying, Sauté, Braise, Stew, Dishwasher Safe, Black

I cook almost every single day for myself and my family. I am Chinese, and I've always wanted to buy a nice wok to cook like those Chinese chefs. After researching woks on Amazon as well as other sites, I decided to purchase the T-fal nonstick thermo-spot jumbo wok. I believe I've had this wok for more than a year now, and I've used it almost every single day since the day I got it delivered. I read the reviews and decided to use nothing but plastic/wooden cooking utensils. Actually I just use a wooden one most of the time to prevent scratching, and the same goes with washing the wok. I just use a regular double sided sponge to clean this. After more than a year of using this wok, I haven't found a single scratch or peeling on the wok. I like the fact that it's large so it holds a lot more food, and the thermo-spot really helps the wok heat up quickly and evenly. I consider myself a fast cooker, but with the help of T-fal wok, I find myself cook even faster! I also love the extremely affordable price since I bought it for much cheaper than current price (Amazon always has different price point throughout the years). I understand people might have to purchase a separate lid for this wok can be annoying and cost extra money. I didn't purchase a lid, and just opt for the old thrown away pan's lid which is about 10 inches. I still find it working well with the wok. It's really up to you if you want to have a same size lid that will look nice with the wok, but I think whatever large pot/pan lid you have will work just fine with this wok as long as you don't fill up the entire wok with food. I love this wok because I can pretty much cook everything in it. I find it really good for sauteing and stir-fry, but it's also nice for steaming food (that's when the same size lid comes in for the rescue), and it's great for braise food or even soup. Of course not soup that feeds more than two people. Overall, I think it's a multipurpose wok that's great for cooking everything. The extra handle helps with balancing the weight if you have trouble holding it with one side. The wok is pretty lightweight even with food in it. It's also a breeze to clean this wok, and that's a major plus in my opinion. I do use olive oil to cook my food so that might help with coating and protecting the wok. I think if you be careful and take care of this wok, it will last you a very long time. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a wok for fast cooking, easy cleaning, with nonstick quality, and is user friendly.

A "wok" is a Chinese frying pan and the generic term "frying pan" (in English) is generally used to denote a Sauté pan. This T-fal "wok" is a perfect fusion of the two and once you own one and learn how to use it, you probably won't need another pan (unless it's another wok).The great thing to notice about this pan (vs. others) is its weight. It's 2.6 pounds. Take a look around at other 14-inch pans. None of them even come close and are more than likely at least double the weight. If you're one to pick up the pan and flip/toss food around, its weight is something to consider.Its only handicap is as you've probably already guessed - its lack of a lid. Fortunately, the workaround is easy -- just use the lid from the pan you are/will be replacing (as you won't be using it anymore once you discover the versatility of this pan). Also, it's important to note that you don't need a full 14" lid. With the pan's sloping sides, a smaller lid will work just fine.***UPDATE #1*** May 9th, 2012Wok is still in good condition. Teflon has worn a bit, non-stick efficacy isn't as great as when new but nonetheless working. So far, no flaking or other signs of concern.I use cooking spray when I make eggs, but otherwise not terribly needed.I should mention that I've been using OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Pancake Turner since I bought it. I don't believe there's a better spatula for this pan.***UPDATE #2*** November 6th, 2012Wok's non-stick ability is nearly gone, I use cooking spray every time. The pan's condition otherwise is fine. Handles aren't loose and other than the poor non-stick efficacy, the pan works.It should be mentioned that this pan has had, and is still under HEAVY use. Also, I've thoughtlessly left my electric stove turned on with the pan on top more than a couple of times raising the temperature much higher than its directed/intended use. I'm sure that wasn't good for the teflon coating.***UPDATE #3*** September 12th, 20133 months ago, Mr. T-Fal Wok was diagnosed with pan cancer, aka rust. His protective coating finally gave in, and it wasn't long before before his forced retirement. It came so suddenly, I wasn't sure how to replace him at the time. However, a month ago I bought Cuisinart 726-38H Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Inch Stir-Fry Pan with Helper Handle and Glass Cover and I'm loving the replacement.***UPDATE #4*** June 11th, 2015I have since bought another T-fal. As I noted in the comments, I go back and forth. On one hand, I love the idea of clean cooking. That is to say, cooking without a chemical coating between the food and the pan. On the other hand, I love the ease of non-stick. Maybe I still have a lot to learn about cooking with stainless?Some final thoughts about this wok:3 years isn't bad considering how much use it got. At a very bare minimum, I used the wok once a day. This means it survived over 1100 meals. More likely, this number is closer to 1700 to 2000 meals. Moreover, the pan isn't dead yet and will come out of retirement for camping trips. I wonder how long the coating would have survived if I had taken better care of it, i.e., not let the temperature get over 500 degrees F.Regardless, I have absolutely no regrets about the purchase. He has been a good friend. :-)

I needed a wok that I could cook large orders of chow mien and stir fried veggies. My old one was too heavy and was loosing it's non-stick coating. This one is lighter, has good non-stick ability, and a good wok-shape. A good shape for a stove-top wok is kind of cone-shaped, with as small a flat bottom as practical. You still need it to sit on the stove without falling over (a real wok has no flat bottom, and you need a wok ring on your burner to put it on), but some "woks" have so much flat bottom they're basically a high-sided frying pan, which is not the same thing. This one is a good design and works well for my cooking needs. Since it's big, the lighter weight makes a big difference for me in ease of cooking, and washing it as well. So far, it's working out well.

I like it. 14 inch pan. Non-stick. It can hold quite a bit, enough food to serve 4 mouths from my experience.A bit of info I wish I knew before buying though- the bottom is nowhere near 14 inches, but roughly closer to 8-9 inches of flat contact surface, from there the lip curves out.