Babish 13-inch Carbon Steel Wok

Well made. Heavier than i expected. My wife wanted a wock for stir fry to eat healthier and she really likes this one. You have to season the wok initially by heating it up and using oil but its pretty easy to do and comes with the instructions. After seasoning it nothing sticks to it . Great for stir frying like a pro. Also, i love the wooden handle...classy.

This wok is a must for your kitchen. It's plenty big enough to toss a mean meal in its large space. Remove the handle and pop it the oven to finish off your delicious meal preparation. It may be a little tricky removing handle,so be patient. It's imperative that you follow the “seasoning “ guidelines to make this one of your favorites

I was excited when I saw this flat bottomed carbon-steel wok by Babish. Let me first tell you, this review is coming from a guy who takes his stirfry seriously! I have a 13” round bottom carbon steel wok and an outdoor wok burner but I recently got an induction cooktop and I've been looking for cookware that I can use with it. I needed a good flat bottom carbon steel wok. I know from watching Babish's work when he started his YouTube channel that he takes what he does seriously, so I figured if he put his name on this wok then it must be a good one. This wok has surpassed my expectations, I'm extremely impressed. Firstly, it's a nice all-around sized wok at 12.5”, suitable for a single person or a small family. The removable wooden handle has a nice looking finish and has a metal loop at the end for hanging. This also serves as the screw that keeps the handle secured in place.There is no wiggle whatsoever. Very well made. At the other end there is an additional metal handle for when you have a full load of food to carry to the table. (Use a towel to protect from the heat!) What's different about this wok is that it has a rust resistant finish that not only protects the surface of the carbon steel from rusting, but absorbs oil to make seasoning easier. It's not a typical “nonstick” surface. This is a durable, metal-utensil-safe coating. Unlike a typical nonstick surface, this surface can be seasoned like a cast iron pan or a carbon steel wok. Take note, the first time I used this wok, I didn't preseason it, I just got it hot, added some oil and got stir-frying. It did okay, not as slick as a seasoned wok but it wasn't nearly as bad as a non-seasoned steel wok. This rust resistant surface still benefits from a good seasoning though. I'd recommend seasoning like you would any carbon steel wok for a super slick surface. Either way, it will get more slick with repeated use and proper cleaning (no soap, towel dry). The wok heated up quickly on my induction stove top and the oil was smoking fast. I was a little concerned whether it could really handle a steel utensil like a wok turner but I went for it. I did some stirfry rice noodles and tested it with a couple fried eggs. I really got in there, turning and scraping the wok with the metal utensil and after stir frying and cleaning, there wasn't a single scratch. It handled the steel wok turner beautifully. I don't know what the surface is, but it's amazing. I'm very impressed. So, now that I understood what kind of surface I was dealing with, I wanted to season it properly. I removed the handle and began the seasoning process like I would with any carbon steel wok. Lightly oil and heat it as high as your oven will go for an hour and repeat this process a few times for a nice protective slick surface. I show that in the video so you can see how it turned out. After seasoning it, I heated it up on my outdoor burner this time and made a quick fried rice to break-in the seasoning. By the time the rice was done, the surface was perfectly slick and nonstick. This is a great wok. The versatility of the shape of the wok makes it a perfect cooking utensil. If you like steaming foods in your wok, a bamboo steaming basket fits nicely with about an inch underneath for the water. Suitable for aggressive stirfrying to steaming veggies or making rice or soup. If I were traveling, I would bring this wok with me. It's well made, durable, versatile, and just a beautiful piece of cookware. This is a great wok, I highly recommend it.

I simply can't say how much I am impressed with this cookware! I've cooked for my family for 35 plus years and have never had such a quality set as this. I was a little concerned that the metal handles would be too hot but they can be touched with my bare hands. No pot holder needed, when used on the stove top of course. The lid handles are the same. The set looks very stylish which isn't the main benefit for me. Food cooks evenly and does not stick. It cleans so easily. I hand wash and it it wipes clean without any trouble. It's lightweight but so very sturdy. The active bond process is a game changer. It's so strong to cook anything in. I got rid of my old pans because this had everything I could need. The price is compatible with high end cookware. I highly recommend this set. Take it from a long time southern home cook.

This Pots and pan set is so amazing. This is the nicest set of ever owned. I've had it for about two weeks. I burned something in the bottom the non stick is still fine. I've cleaned them multiple times and it is so easy to clean. I absolutely Love these. This Is such an upgrade for my last set.

This high quality carbon steel wok looks great and cooks food perfectly. Instructions for seasoning are easy to follow and adds the non-stick feature. Food definitely gets a superior texture and tastes different, much better than when cooked in a teflon wok. It requires additional care and cannot be put in the dishwasher machine, but it is worth it the effort.

I hadn't cooked with a wok in a while, but I was on the lookout for a nice sized pan that doesn't use Teflon or a nonstick coating, and this one fit the bill. I love that the wooden handle doesn't get hot when you're cooking, and it feels like a high quality pan. You can also remove the handle to put the wok in the oven.

I'm so happy that I chose this cookware! I've used practically all pieces within a week and it's, by far, the best set I've had! Cooks evenly and cleans up fast and easily! The see-through lids are vented and allow you to see the food without having to open the pot. Dishwasher safe. I love that the larger fryer has an added transport handle on the opposite side of the long handle to make it super easy to transport the pan! This set has heavy metal bottoms which allows for thorough and even cooking. This set has everything you'll need for cooking and it looks beautiful! I love everything about these pots and pans!!!

This is definitely a nice pan, it's the smoothest cast iron I have ever had. Usually cast irons have a texture, but this one is so smooth on the inside, which makes it a little easier to clean and scrape if necessary. It's very wide, so it helps when making a large meal. You can definitely tell it is well made, and it is so convenient having handles on both sides, instead of the typical long handle and nub. It makes it so much easier to carry. I really like this pan and look forward to using it for years to come.

Ok Im from the south and we love a good cast iron skillet. Well this cast iron skillet is huge. I absolutely love it. It does feel a bit thinner than other cast iron I have used before. It has two handles on either side and like I said huge. Cooks beautifully also.