Cooks Customary Multi-Ply Clad Stainless Metal Wok Stir Fry Pan, 10.5 inch Induction Wok with Lid, Flat Backside Wok, Silve

Perfect Base Diameter for My Glass Stovetop! Nice Depth! Beautiful Domed Lid!
First of all, I was very impressed that such a large pan arrived so well packed and in pristine condition! Here are some other reasons why I am so happy with this purchase:1. All of my cookware is Tramontina 18/10 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Clad, and I love them, but they do not make a stainless steel clad wok. The Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-inch Wok looks very similar to the Tramontina line. So displaying it in my kitchen with the rest of my cookware will work out great. I just need to find a space for it, as it is quiet large with the lid. So excited!2. Due to a wok’s outside diameter, I cannot fit one on my smaller burners on the back of my Kenmore glass top stove, as it will hit the back where the controls are. The only way I can use a wok/wok-like pan on my stove, is to get one that has a base diameter that will fit one of my front burners. The smallest burner on the front of my stove is 8 1/2″ (my stove manual says I cannot use a pan that is more than one inch larger or smaller than that). Every wok I’ve found has too small of a base diameter to fit on my front burner (5 1/2-6 1/2″ – Calphalon, All-Clad, etc.). The Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-inch Wok was the ONLY stainless steel clad wok that would work, as the part that actually touches the stove is exactly 7 1/2″, then it gradually curves out from there.3. I am also very impressed with the depth of this wok! It can hold a lot of food! The height of the pan, measuring vertically down from the top side of the rim to the stove surface, is 3 and 7/8 inches.4. The pan is very well balanced, has a nicely shaped handle, and a wonderful helper handle!5. And lastly, which I think is the most impressive about this wok, is the beautiful domed cover! What a showpiece, as well as a functional pan that is fun to cook in! The mirror finish on the cover, a well as the pan is just gorgeous!UPDATE (12/13/2013)! I have now purchased two of the steamers that are meant to fit on this pan (I stack them)! They are HUGE and hold a lot of food!! See “Cooks Standard NC-00247 Steamer Insert for Chef’s Pan, 13-Inch/32cm.” I purchased them when the price was $20.99 each, plus shipping. Previous to that, they were around $17-18.00. Now they are $30.00 each, plus shipping. Get them before they go any higher!! These will only add to the many things that you can do with these pans!! P.S. I really love cooking with this pan!! I just store the steamers on top of this pan on my shelf in my kitchen – the steamers fit perfectly on the pan, and the lid fits perfectly on the steamers! Makes a great set (and a great conversation piece too)!

Big and heavy
This replaced a 25+ year old wok that had lost its handles. I shopped at some stores (physical stores) and decided a smaller wok was appropriate. But the selection was limited and I found this one for the right price on Amazon. When it arrived, two things were quite noticeable. First, the weight. This is made of very good quality stainless and with the substantial handles, weighed more than I imagined. Not too heavy, but heavier than I expected. Second, despite the size dimensions listed, it is much larger than I expected. The models I looked at in the store did not have lids. The lid on this one makes the wok rather tall (I have to invert the lid to store the wok in a cabinet). So make sure you know your space limits before purchasing. Overall, I’ve used it twice and it cooks very well; very even heat. And I am sure these handles will not be falling off!

This is Pro High Standard at a Unbeatable Price
This is a beautiful piece of cookware. It is so great that I can not say anything down about it. It cleans up well even after frying chicken, and the size is perfect for a one person, or whole family meal. Get some Bar Tenders Friend to keep the finish perfect, and you have a winning combination. You will also like to get with this WOK the Chef’s 13 inch Standard Steamer Insert. This is the perfect combination. You can then steam or stir-fry your way into some wonderful meals. This WOK works well as a soup pot too. I use it on a glass top electric cook stove, or on a gas stove. The heat distribution is excellent. The included good sized dome lid is something you really need, and many other offerings here on Amazon do not have the included lid. Do not hesitate to give this wonderful cookware a try. The seller, which in my purchase was not Amazon Prime, but another Amazon seller that offered free shipping before this item was offered with Prime, was very attentive and wanted to make sure I was very happy. Also, it was cheaper than the Prime price. I really like it.

Best wok for ceramic cook top – bar none!
I bought one severals years ago, while living in a house with an electric ceramic cook top, and that was the best thing I did. I tried using many different types, but none came close. The bottom was flat and large enough to make contact with the cook top for maximum heat transfer and at the same time, does not warp under heat (unlike aluminum pans) so the bottom stay in contact with the cook top the whole time, again maintaining good heat transfer the whole time I cook. It can be use for deep fry, stir fry, boil, or steam, especially with the large dome lid, very versatile.Now that I move to a house with gas cook top, I still use it every time I have a “big” job, works just as well with gas. It is still in very good clean, shining condition and I put it in the dishwasher every time after use.I just bought another one recently for my son who is moving out to a house with ceramic cook top, at a better price than I paid for it severals years ago!

This is one of the best woks I have purchased. It is heavy duty and is hardy. No matter the degree of heat you are cooking, the handle doesn’t at all get heated up and you can use your bare hand to lift the wok to transfer it onto another burner or elsewhere. It is very multifunctional. I have to date used it to make Indian curries, stir fries, Chinese noodles and pasta. It is like having 1 pot that fulfills all your cooking needs. The picture I am showing you is 2 weeks of using the pot daily and it is as good as new. It is also easy to clean and maintain..

A lot of room to stir around and superb quality!! Recommended!!