The non-stick surface on this wok is really good - stir-frying in an ordinary stainless steel skillet was possible, but now it's also fun (and not as messy).

However, it's a bit tippy feeling, even when loaded with food. I have to be careful not to knock the handle downward, because I feel like it might unbalance and slop hot food everywhere.

WOK

A bit heavy...thank goodness for the side handle
large enough for a dinner for 4

Nonstick Wok A Joy To Use!

It was time to retire my 30-year old non-stick wok, which was sold under the name of a known East Coast restaurateur. While that wok was used for stir-fry exclusively, it never really did a 5-star job for me. The problem was, the metal was thin, the pan would heat too hot, too fast, and things would burn on the bottom, but somehow never get warm enough on the sides of the wok. So I bought this Calphalon wok and am already thrilled with its performance. I have stir-fry once a week now, and feel like I turn out professional-quality food from that pan. The material is thick enough to allow pre-heating, yet it never burns the food. I get beautifully browned meat AND perfectly cooked vegetables in my stir-fry. It is SO satisfying to have a proper tool to deliver these kind of tasty results.