Last Updated: March 25, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Helen s Asian Kitchen Helen Chen s Asian Kitchen Flat Bottom Wok Carbon Steel with Lid and Stir Fry Spatula Recipes Included 14 inch 4 Piece Set 14 Inch Silver Gray Natural
Last Updated: March 25, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
895
Old Reviews
675
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 73 recent, verified reviews
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Food Items
20pan, cooking, oil, stir, cooks
+75%
-25%
" ... Unless your wok is seriously seasoned well, you will have to work hard to get all the caramelized sugar off. ... Otherwise, the wok makes cooking so much easier. ... "
" ... I use it for stir frying and deep frying and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Now it is my favorite pan for cooking almost everything. ... "
" ... Cooking Thai foods ... "
" ... You do need to cook things with a a good amount of oil however to insure things don't stick, unlike a non-stick pan where sometimes you don't even need oil. ... "
" ... This was a gift for a cook. ... He cooks with it every day. ... "
" ... Can't wait to use this wok to try different recipes. ... "
" ... I use this for everything from frying bacon to scrambled eggs and of course stir fry's. ... "
Cleaning
15easy to clean, cleaning, clean, seasoning, heat
+67%
-33%
" ... Remove the long handle completely and to protect the non-removable helper handle, cover it with a layer of aluminum foil, a damp paper towel and cover the damp paper towel with another layer of foil. ... "
" ... Good for cleaning dishes not for this application. ... Go to your local home depot or Lowes grill section but a grill stone and steal brush. ... Yes both, the grill stone will make the biggest dent in the lacquer steal for clean up. ... "
" ... Follow the directions for seasoning and cleaning and you won't have any issues. ... If you don't season it and clean it properly, it will look like some of the ones in the 1-star reviews. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and very spacious ... "
" ... Followed the instructions to clean then started using it right away. ... Easy to clean, lightweight, cooks things insanely fast. ... Even if things do stick though, its super easy to clean. ... "
" ... With the seasoning this wok has been easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... I don't like using non stick surfaces, this pan doesn't have any problems with food sticking and it's east to clean. ... "
Build Quality
12handle, rust, rivets, coating, wooden
+25%
-75%
" ... It rusted after one use ... "
" ... The acid in the food would break up the patina on the surface of the wok. ... "
" ... This toxic coating is extremely hard to remove (and it's even hard to know if you've fully removed it). ... To the manufacturer: instead of using a toxic coating that sticks to the pan, why not use a simple removable plastic sheet to prevent air from touching the pan if you are worried about discoloration or rusting - that would be much easier to remove. ... This coating should at minimum be listed in the description and materials of this item, otherwise it is completely misleading. ... "
" ... Even after very carefully prepping it for use, it would rust easily. ... "
" ... Two stars because it is still better than chemical non-stick coated woks. ... "
" ... The wooden knob over it is lose as others have mentioned, and there's no way to tighten it. ... "
" ... This wok is coated in a thick lacquer that is impossible to remove ... "
Baking
8wok, stir fry, seasoning, pan, cooks
+88%
-13%
" ... Otherwise, the wok makes cooking so much easier. ... "
" ... In Pre Seasoning I burned the front small handle all good my fault cooks great thanks ... "
" ... Now it is my favorite pan for cooking almost everything. ... "
" ... This was a gift for a cook. ... "
" ... At 5lb, it just makes cooking a workout for your arms. ... "
Price
6waste, wok, price, lid
+33%
-67%
" ... What a waste of money! ... "
" ... I wasted over one hundred dollars on this wok. ... Don’t waste your money on this. ... "
" ... This pan was a total waste of money. ... "
" ... $31.00 price it isn't horrible, and it comes with a lid, but once I find a way to cut off the helper handle it will be even better. ... "
Heating
5heat, fast, steel, oil, easy to clean
+60%
-40%
" ... Oil the pan, heat, oil, and heat. ... "
" ... The steel seems to be just the right thickness for heating, ease of use and durability. ... "
Setup
4follow, directions, cleaning
+75%
-25%
" ... Be sure to follow seasoning directions. ... "
" ... Follow directions for “ seasoning “ it. ... "
" ... Follow the directions for seasoning and cleaning and you won't have any issues. ... "
Ease of Use
4difficult, easy to clean, easy
+50%
-50%
Programs
4cooks, cooking, cook
+75%
-25%
" ... Recommended from Cooks Illustrated. ... "
Frying
4frying, fry, stir fry
+75%
-25%
" ... I use it for stir frying and deep frying and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... We have enjoyed experimenting with stir fry recipes. ... "
" ... I use this for everything from frying bacon to scrambled eggs and of course stir fry's. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4wok, seasoning, easy, clean
+100%
" ... Easy to clean and very spacious ... "
" ... With the seasoning this wok has been easy to clean and maintain. ... "
As Gift
3christmas
+67%
-33%
" ... Christmas present and enjoyed ... "
" ... I purchased for a gift . ... "
Comfort
3hand, box
+67%
-33%
" ... As a bonus the handle has "Helen Chen" prominently branded on to the top and it isn't visible when rotated into the more comfortable position. ... "
" ... Over all I think I'm happy for my 1st wok purchase and I fell it'll last me a long time. ... "
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Size: 13 meters