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The quintessential Asian wok can be used for steaming, deep-frying, smoking, and stir-frying, and that’s just the beginning! It’s a multi-talented star of many kitchens and restaurants around the world. To help you find a great fit, we've researched dozens of products. The result? The wok reviews below which are designed to help you quickly pick the best wok to buy for your kitchen. Whether you’re a beginner cook ready to shake up your meals with some stir-fry or an experienced chef, you can find a variety of woks reviewed here that are made for use in the modern kitchen. From stainless steel to nonstick, we included them all! If you’re new to the world of woks and Asian cookware, check out the following features you need to know when buying your wok. Sounds good? Let’s go!

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Wok Material: Different materials have different pros and cons. On our list, you’ll find woks made from stainless steel, cast iron, and anodized aluminum with various nonstick coatings. We’ll describe the benefits of the material in each review.

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Handle Material: The handle is one of the main factors in the oven-safe temperature a wok can handle. Stainless steel is durable, but a handle with a silicon coating may be more comfortable and easier for you to use to lift a heavy pan of stir-fry.

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Non-Stick: We included a mix of non-stick and traditional woks on our list! Some people find non-stick cookware easier to work with than classic materials, and nonstick cookware also tends to be lighter than stainless steel or iron cookware.

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Dishwasher Safe: For fast and easy cleanup, nothing feels better than stuffing your cookware into the dishwasher after dinner instead of spending half an hour scrubbing. A lot of the heroes in this wok review are conveniently dishwasher safe. Yeah!

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Lid Included: Lids are ideal for helping along the cooking process without drying out the food in your wok. An included lid is a convenient feature that allows you to cook a wider range of recipes in your wok to delicious perfection.

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Size: The size of a wok determines how much food you can cook in it at one time. The woks on our list range from a family-sized 14-inch diameter down to a 10-inch diameter for people cooking smaller meals.

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All right, we bet you’re hungry and excited to see the best Asian kitchen woks, right? Perfect! If you’re in a hurry, check out the recommended top pick and budget pick. If you prefer more nuance, all 10 winning woks are reviewed in more detail below. Happy cooking and bon appetit!

Calphalon Triply Wok

Calphalon Triply Wok
Calphalon is incredibly popular in the cooking world, and this tri-ply stainless steel wok is no exception. An aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel helps evenly disperse heat through the wok for fast and perfect cooking. The slightly domed tempered glass lid lets you steam and simmer while keeping an eye on your recipe. The wok features one long handle and one loop handle, both made of stainless steel riveted to the wok’s side. The wok is dishwasher-safe and oven-safe. You can use it on gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction stove top surfaces. The 12-inch diameter makes it ideal for cooking for groups or small families or taking on meal prep for the week. Although the wok’s handles are designed to keep cool during cooking, those with gas stoves might notice that the handles can get warm enough to require oven mitts. The stainless steel material is ultra-durable on top of being conveniently dishwasher-safe. Cooking with stainless steel has a bit of a learning curve, but it’s a worthwhile investment. This is one of the best woks you can buy!
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Helen Chen's Kitchen Wok

Helen Chen's Kitchen Wok
This Helen Chen wok has traditional wooden handles, but it’s modern everywhere else. The 1.5mm carbon steel wok body is coated with Xylan nonstick. Carbon steel excels at conducting heat while being thinner and lighter than cast iron cookware (although it is heavier than stainless steel and other cookware types). The wooden handles (one long handle and one loop handle) insulate your hands from the heat, but also make putting this gourmet wok in the oven a bad idea. Most people use it on the stove, though, so that’s ok. Speaking of, the flat bottom makes it easy to use on gas, electric, and induction stove tops. The wok should be washed by hand and does not include a lid. The nonstick coating on the Chen wok makes it easy to clean by hand, and carbon steel is a durable material that should last for years. We wish the wok had a lid, but the 14-inch size makes it one of the larger family wok options on the market. The wooden handles are comfortable and cool but are also part of the reason why this Chinese wok should stay out of the oven and the dishwasher.
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T-fal Jumbo Wok

T-fal Jumbo Wok
Looking for T-fal woks for sale? The Jumbo Wok from T-fal is made of lightweight aluminum with a nonstick coating and gets its “jumbo” title from its family-sized 14-inch diameter. Aluminum distributes heat quickly and evenly, while the nonstick makes it easy to cook with little oil and clean up quickly. The wok is fully coated with a nonstick layer inside and out so you can keep your wok looking clean and pristine inside and out. T-fal’s take on a Chinese wok has a few other convenient features: it’s oven safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, is dishwasher safe and has a loop handle and long handle covered with silicone. Silicone is a great material for keeping your hands cool as you cook while still being oven-safe at high temperatures. This wok has a great large capacity and is easier to care for than the Helen Chen wok reviewed above, but it also lacks a lid. The materials it’s made from make it light and easy to move around. That comes in handy when cooking dinner for four or more people!
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Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Wok

Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Wok
Cast iron is a cheap but incredible cooking material, and a cast iron wok can take a lot of abuse! This iron wok comes pre-seasoned and has a flat bottom for cooking on grills, campfires, and all types of ovens and stovetops, including induction. If you want to take your wok camping or out back to the grill, this is the wok for you. Cast iron has natural nonstick properties when the seasoning is maintained, and can also slightly boost the iron content of the food you cook in it. This wok should be cleaned with a stiff brush and hot water, then thoroughly dried--don’t put it in the dishwasher! It also has two loop handles rather than one long handle paired with a loop handle, which can make it harder to shake up ingredients in the wok. The benefits of a cast iron wok include being able to cook anywhere from the oven to a campfire, durability, and a surface that can handle high temperatures and metal cooking utensils. However, you do have to maintain the seasoning and take a little more care with cleaning to avoid rust or de-seasoning the wok.
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GreenLife Ceramic Wok

GreenLife Ceramic Wok
Ceramic is a relatively new nonstick material that is more heat-resistant and durable than typical nonstick coatings like Teflon. It’s also very inert and won’t degrade and release chemicals at high temperatures like some non-stick materials. This flat-bottomed aluminum wok has a Thermolon ceramic coating that is tough and high-performing. The wok has a long handle with a soft Bakelite coating. Unlike some woks, this one lacks a loop handle opposite the long handle, so you can only grasp it easily with one hand rather than two. It is oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and can be put through the dishwasher, too. The smaller 11-inch size of this ceramic wok makes the lack of a loop handle more manageable than on a larger wok. The 11-inch diameter allows you to cook for a few people or just yourself. Keep in mind that it can’t be used with induction stovetops. We wish it had a lid, but it’s a good basic wok overall. The ceramic non-stick coating is a great choice if you’re looking for long-lasting non-stick cookware.
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Joyce Chen Pro Chef Wok

Joyce Chen Pro Chef Wok
Another large 14-inch wok, the Joyce Chen Pro Chef Wok is made of carbon steel coated with Excalibur nonstick coating. Excalibur is a high-quality nonstick coating that mixes stainless steel alloys with nonstick surfaces for an incredibly durable end result. You can even use metal cooking utensils without worrying about scratches! Beneath this coating is 2.0mm carbon steel, .5mm more than the Helen Chen wok we reviewed. The long handle and loop handle are coated with phenolic (similar to Bakelite), so it stays cool on the stove top. One thing to consider is that this wok should not be used for cooking in the oven, and the manufacturer recommends hand-washing it. The Excalibur coating has an impressive 25-year warranty (that’s no typo)! Combined with the 14-inch diameter and carbon steel wok material, this is a big wok made for big things. Note that it lacks a lid and oven usability, but it is a great choice for people looking for a durable, long-lasting, heavy-duty wok that also has a non-stick coating.
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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Wok

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Wok
If you love the look of the Calphalon stainless steel wok, you may want to compare this Cuisinart stainless wok to find the best deal. This wok has a 14-inch diameter and is made from 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum core. It has a long handle and loop handle made of riveted stainless steel and comes with a glass cover that has a stainless steel rim and loop handle. It works with all stove types except induction and is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. It can also be put in the dishwasher for a fast and easy cleanup. It has a limited lifetime warranty, too. Compared to our top pick, it has a larger diameter that makes it better for cooking for groups and families. If you’re looking for a big stainless steel wok with a lid, this Cuisinart wok might be for you. The glass cover is slightly domed and has a similar style to the Calphalon stainless wok. Stainless steel cookware can be a little tricky to use for beginners, but its durability and amazing results make it worthwhile.
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Breville Hot Wok

Breville Hot Wok
Although some may argue that a hot wok is not the same as a “real” wok, we had to throw this one into our reviews list! An electric wok takes some of the guesswork out of cooking over high heat. The Breville hot wok is one of the best electric wok options available with its family-sized 14-inch diameter and six-quart capacity. The hot wok has a stainless steel base with a die-cast aluminum wok bowl coated with Quantanium nonstick material. The domed glass lid lets you keep an eye on what you’re cooking, and the wok also comes with a removable temperature control probe. You can fine-tune the temperature with 15 precision heat settings up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. The 1500W butterfly heating element works fast so you can get cooking in no time. If you love the wok life but need a more convenient way to cook stir-fry and other foods, an electric wok may be the way to go. The wok bowl and lid are both dishwasher safe, while the nonstick coating ensures that cleaning up will be easy even if you do it by hand.
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Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Wok

Similar to the Cuisinart stainless steel wok, this wok from Cooks Standard features 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum core. The long handle and loop handle are made from riveted stainless steel, while the wok’s flat bottom makes it easy to use on a range of cooking surfaces. The wok also features a high-domed stainless steel lid. This lid is taller than the other lidded wok options on our list, but the stainless steel material means you can’t see what’s going on inside without lifting the lid. It does a great job of trapping heat and moisture inside of the wok, however, and its height means you can pile your ingredients high. The wok is also oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe, too. We liked that the wok comes with a fantastic limited lifetime warranty and has a large high-capacity size. The domed lid is unique and may come in handy if you like to pile your stir-fry ingredients high in the pan before turning up the heat.
Similar to the Cuisinart stainless steel wok, this wok from Cooks Standard features 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum core. The long handle and loop handle are made from riveted stainless steel, while the wok’s flat bottom makes it easy to use on a range of cooking surfaces. The wok also features a high-domed stainless steel lid. This lid is taller than the other lidded wok options on our list, but the stainless steel material means you can’t see what’s going on inside without lifting the lid. It does a great job of trapping heat and moisture inside of the wok, however, and its height means you can pile your ingredients high. The wok is also oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe, too. We liked that the wok comes with a fantastic limited lifetime warranty and has a large high-capacity size. The domed lid is unique and may come in handy if you like to pile your stir-fry ingredients high in the pan before turning up the heat.
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Calphalon Aluminum Wok

We ended up with another pick from Calphalon! We couldn’t help it. This wok features heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum with three layers of PFOA-free nonstick coatings. It has one long stainless steel handle but lacks a loop “helper” handle or a lid. Larger wok sizes are more likely to have a lid included. The wok is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe. Its small 10-inch diameter makes it a good choice for making small meals rather than for large groups. If you already love Calphalon non-stick, this flat-bottomed wok might be the next addition to your collection. Many beginner cooks and people who hate the idea of constantly watching a pan prefer the ease of use and cleanup that nonstick cookware provides. This nonstick wok is on the higher end as far as quality and design, so it’s a good option for people who want a durable nonstick wok that will last for years. However, a steel or iron wok is closer to the authentic wok experience for intermediate to advanced cooks.
We ended up with another pick from Calphalon! We couldn’t help it. This wok features heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum with three layers of PFOA-free nonstick coatings. It has one long stainless steel handle but lacks a loop “helper” handle or a lid. Larger wok sizes are more likely to have a lid included. The wok is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe. Its small 10-inch diameter makes it a good choice for making small meals rather than for large groups. If you already love Calphalon non-stick, this flat-bottomed wok might be the next addition to your collection. Many beginner cooks and people who hate the idea of constantly watching a pan prefer the ease of use and cleanup that nonstick cookware provides. This nonstick wok is on the higher end as far as quality and design, so it’s a good option for people who want a durable nonstick wok that will last for years. However, a steel or iron wok is closer to the authentic wok experience for intermediate to advanced cooks.
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