12 best wok pans

Small in volume and incredibly light wok Beka Nomad 13970204 is an excellent solution for those who want to try cooking traditional oriental dishes in their kitchen in accordance with the basic canons. The model is made of high-quality high-carbon steel and has very thin walls and a bottom of only 2 mm. Because of this, you need to handle it carefully, before the first use, carry out a competent start, and in the future, monitor cleanliness and do not use any detergents in your care. The handle of this wok is made of acacia wood - durable and tactilely pleasant. The more often this cookware is used, the tastier the dishes will turn out on it and the quality of the natural non-stick layer will be higher.

Wok Paderno Ethnic cuisine is a model traditional in form and content, in which there is nothing superfluous. You can buy it in two diameters - 31 and 36 cm, making a choice depending on your preferences.The dishes are perfect for cooking vegetables, fish and meat in the oriental traditions of quick frying. The long wooden handle will make the cooking process comfortable and safe. Finding a Paderno Ethnic cuisine wok for sale in Russia is not difficult, but there are very few reviews about it, and some sound negative. However, if you read them carefully, the subjectivity of the claims becomes obvious. Low marks are given by those who do not understand the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel, do not properly prepare the wok and do not follow the care recommendations. But in fact, this model is very high quality.

Wolmex 340B is in every sense a classic wok made of carbon steel. It warms up quickly and evenly, which is necessary for cooking real oriental food. The model that got into the rating has a traditional round bottom, so for cooking on a conventional stove, and not on an oven or open fire, you will need to purchase an additional adapter that provides stability. The Wolmex brand also has models with a flat bottom, wooden handles, not bakelite, with an additional manual on the opposite side. There are very few reviews about this wok and this is most likely due to the fact that such dishes are unusual for Russians and are rarely used.But this is no reason not to include Wolmex 340B in the ranking of the best woks.

A cast-iron wok from the Ukrainian manufacturer Biol is a fairly popular model, judging by the number of reviews, that has its own characteristics. This is far from a classic version of wok, but this circumstance does not bother buyers at all. The frying pan is offered in diameters of 26 and 28 cm, has a volume of 3 or 4 liters. The weight is large, 3.35 kg, although the wall thickness is average - 3 mm, the bottom is 4 mm. The set comes with a lid, which is not quite typical for a wok. Reading the reviews, it becomes clear that most buyers use this cookware most often for stewing, and not for frying. It makes excellent pilaf, juicy stew.It is worth considering that the pan does not have a separate layer to protect against burning, but with proper primary processing and frequent use, it acquires natural non-stick properties.

The FISSMAN melita 4003 wok pan attracts attention with its discreet brevity and some interesting details. It is made of lightweight cast iron, so it weighs less than analogues of a similar volume. The presence of XylanPlus non-stick coating eliminates the need for additional manipulations before the first use - the dishes are initially ready for use. The inner surface of the bottom is embossed, made in the form of honeycombs, which will allow excess oil not to get on the plate. Heat resistant glass lid included. The cost of FISSMAN melita 4003 is noticeably higher than average. Finding it on sale is not difficult, but there are practically no reviews about this wok. But that doesn't mean it can't be ranked among the best.

REGENT inox Ferro 93-FE-7-30 is a wok, although made of cast iron, but most of all similar to the traditional models of this cookware. But its weight is 3-3.5 times more, so it will be difficult to toss food while frying them. There is no special non-stick coating here, but this is by no means a minus. On the packaging, the manufacturer says that the dishes are eternal. In principle, subject to proper use and the necessary care - this can indeed be so. By the way, the box of this wok is quite attractive, so it can be a great and not too expensive gift.

A wok from the popular Russian manufacturer Neva Metal Ware is offered in the middle price range and is optimal in terms of a number of basic characteristics. The model has a top circle diameter of 26 cm, a bottom of 14.8 cm. The walls of 3 mm are thin enough for quick frying, although, given the aluminum base of the pan, you should not count on the same effect as in classic woks. The manufacturer calls the non-stick layer Titanium one of the best among those that it offers. The handle is removable, although this is not necessary for a wok. Judging by the reviews, the model is quite popular, but not everyone is satisfied with its quality. Most of the complaints are directed towards the very much-vaunted non-stick layer, which for many buyers is quickly damaged and becomes unusable.

The Tefal Tendance Brownie wok has an optimal diameter of 28 cm and a light weight of just under 1 kg, which will allow you to cook in comfort. It will also be provided by a reliable non-stick layer made using PowerGlide technology.The Thermo-Spot heating indicator will tell you that the pan has warmed up enough and is ready for use. The manufacturer gives a 2-year warranty on the dishes, but a number of buyers write that it becomes unusable faster, it is scratched even with plastic spatulas. But there are those who are completely satisfied with the purchase and leave positive feedback about the Tendance Brownie wok.

The wok from the Kukmara company, presented in the brand's marble collection, promises to serve for a long time and with high quality and fulfills its promises. The body is made of cast aluminum, coated with a 6-layer non-stick layer, reinforced with mineral particles of marble. The optimal ratio of the diameter of the bottom and the top (11 and 28 cm, respectively) makes this pan as close to a wok as possible. The weight is slightly more than many aluminum counterparts, but this is due to the quality of the non-stick layer, which is not satisfactory. Judging by the reviews, this aluminum non-stick pan can be used as a wok, especially when it comes to home cooking.

The wok Wolmex 400N is an almost traditional model, but made not of carbon steel, but of stainless steel. There is no non-stick coating, which is rather a plus, because it allows you to get dishes as a result of cooking that taste as close as possible to the standards of the East. This is a rather large wok - the diameter of the upper part is 40 cm, the volume is 6 liters, the wall height is 11 cm. At the same time, the thickness of the steel is only 1 mm - it heats up incredibly quickly and allows you to fry different products at high speed. The main thing is not to forget about constant stirring. The cost of this wok pan is not the most budgetary, you cannot call it universal, but it definitely deserves participation in the rating of the best.

Tefal Intuition A7031904 is a modern wok made of stainless steel. The inner walls of the cookware are covered with a high-quality non-stick coating with the addition of titanium particles, which completely eliminates the risk of food sticking. Despite the rather large volume and diameter of 28 cm, the pan weighs about 1 kg, so everyone will be comfortable handling it. The model is suitable for all types of stoves, including induction. Tefal Intuition A7031904 is far from traditional woks, but close to modern customers who choose this cookware for a well-known brand, the ability to buy in most stores, durability and quality. For non-professional use, this wok is quite suitable.

The VENSAL Le Chef wok is a dishware of a French brand, which is not very well known in Russia, but still has its own customer.The frying pan with a diameter of 28 cm has two comfortable steel handles, which do not heat up during cooking due to the cavity. The manufacturer uses two types of alloy steel in combination with a safe non-stick coating. A convenient glass lid is useful if you use the wok not for frying, but for stewing food. The volume of 4 liters is more than enough to solve various problems. There are few reviews about this wok, but there are practically no complaints about it. The quality of the product is highly appreciated by buyers, as is its stylish appearance.