I cook Chinese food everyday. However, it's very difficult to find a good wok here in US. I have shopped around and used many different woks since I came to US 13 years ago.I got a T-Fal fry pan last year from a friend. It works great. Therefore, I was looking for a wok from T-Fal. I couldn't find it from the local stores. Finally, I found it at Amazon. When it arrived, I was surprised how beautiful it is. I tried it immediately. It works perfectly. Finally, I don't have to do the "wok hunting" again!
Original post on 1/4/11: What I like most about this wok is its excellent non-stick coating.I use it everyday with wooden spatula. Wouldn't risk to use metal utensil although the product description says ok.I stir fry rice cake (very sticky) and gladly found the wok really non-stick. Extremely easy to clean.It's wide enough but a little too shallow (3" in depth) comparing to other 14" wok in the market.The bottom is very slippery on stove top.Make sure you hold the handle when you stir or turn the food.
2/10/11 update: Very disappointed to find many scratches after 1 month. I use it with wooden utensil only and clean it with a sponge. For the health of my family, I had to throw it away when the Teflon came off. I hope this once-so-great wok last longer.
I have owned...and disposed... of many woks.But this one is by far, the best!The heat remains even during cooking, it is durable and is easy to clean.Don't waste your money elsewhere.
Worked like a charm.Perfect size for stirfry, and didnt have any issues with sticking.I am glad i purchased this and it was half the price of any wok i seen at the stores.
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 a duplicate T-fal 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.
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, 2012
Wok 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, 2012
Wok'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.
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