What is Reddit's opinion of Joyce Chen Flat Bottom Wok, Standard, Metal?

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So here's my actual wok, I'm not sure how into cooking you are, but woks are like cast irons and have to be taken care of and you have to season it yourself. It's a great product though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VQIP4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Other than that I'd recommend watching Kenji's video on a wok burner. This is just a crappy one from a market.

I believe this is the wok Kenji Lopez-Alt recommends. Assuming you have a fairly standard western style kitchen, anything that is carbon steel, roughly 2mm thick, and flat bottomed should work. A local restaurant supply store, asian grocery store, etc may have something suitable for a bit cheaper.

There are different versions offered. I have the heavy duty one, and its handles are sturdy and removable. Mine is several years old, sees a lot duty, and I'm quite happy with it. IIRC, Serious Eats liked the heavy one, but didn't think much of the cheaper model. The cheaper one gets a lot of negative reviews on Amazon. This is the one that I have: https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-Uncoated-14-inch/dp/B0001VQIP4 It costs roughly double the cheaper one.

J Kenji Lopez says this one and he has never steered me wrong - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VQIP4?tag=serieats-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=5123492%7Cne8212c747e6d48a8b251e5a2f987c6ec15

I think that's a Joyce Chen 22-0060 14" 2mm thick carbon steel wok. It tops a lot of lists.

• Pots/pans = I recommend using stainless steel for the vast majority of your pots and pans, except for an 8" or 10" non-stick skillet for eggs/omelets/pancakes/etc. SS you don't have to worry about non-stick coating breaking down, toxic vapors, and you can throw nearly all SS cookware in the dishwasher. Tramontina makes really affordable cookware (and accessories). In the off-chance you can find Breville or All-Clad stuff on clearance/discount or at a flea market/craigslist deal, be sure to snatch that up! For non-stick, ceramic coatings are okay but will inevitably chip and deteriorate - I've had much better long-term use with my T-Fal and Anolon Nouvelle skillets. Also be sure to get a cast-iron skillet, it takes a bit of TLC and due diligence, but it's so worth it for its searing capability and versatility (you can easily broil with it).
• Knives = Everyone and their mommas will recommend you the Victorinox Fibrox but really you need to go to a store and test everything out yourself. Everyone has different sized/shaped hands so what feels comfortable to 10,000 Reddit users won't necessarily feel comfortable to you. I'd avoid blocks/sets and just focus on things you'll actually use (you could easily get by with a paring and chef's knife + a set of shears). Remember, if you buy from a real store (not online like Amazon or Misen), you can return the knife if you don't like it. I used this to my advantage and just went to different stores and dropped $500 on Shun, Miyabi, & Wusthof knives, spent a few hours with each one prepping veggies, then returned the ones I didn't like.
• Utensils = OXO Good Grips Silicone utensils, they're pricey but amazing. Most silicone utensils still have wooden handles or are flimsy, but the OXO ones are super durable and 100% dishwasher safe (completely silicone coated).
• Wok = Carbon-steel all the way, like this https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-Uncoated-14-inch/dp/B0001VQIP4. Avoid woks that are non-stick, stainless steel, or "lightweight cast iron".

Joyce Chen Flat Bottom Wok,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VQIP4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://smile.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-Uncoated-14-inch/dp/B0001VQIP4/

Not nearly as cheap, but I'm pretty sure this is the one they used to recommend at Serious Eats.

I have this wok and I've used it successfully on both electric coil and induction burners. The heat doesn't go up the sides like it would on gas, but the bottom of the wok is the only part that needs to be super hot anyway so it's not really a problem imo. If you want the "wok hei" flavor, you can also use a blowtorch but I haven't really felt the need to.

I also have this thing which is kind of a wok / frying pan hybrid. My stir fries come out better in the other one though.

Sorry. Wrong wok. That one is non-stick. Thus us what you want. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VQIP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_CzLaGbWHSWHMR

so this is the wok i've heard a lot of good things about. the one i own is just from a restaurant supply store around the corner, but my friend owns this joyce chen wok and says it's great (i've used it a few times too). bonus points cause u can order it on amazon, too. really though, anything made of carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel will work great. i'd avoid non-stick teflon at all costs, and go for a flat bottomed wok if you've never owned one before since it'll be more similar to a standard frying pan (esp if you're on induction top or electric coils). https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-Uncoated-14-inch/dp/B0001VQIP4

You can get a wok with a flat bottom like so. Nowhere near as good as using one with gas but they work.

https://www.amazon.ca/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-14-Inch-Uncoated/dp/B0001VQIP4

Is it this wok? https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0001VQIP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_p34AFbEXTTSYP

I have it and the plastic parts are removable. The metal loop in the handle unscrews and the helper handle has two small screws.

Joyce Chen 22-0060 Pro Chef... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0001VQIP4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the wok I purchased. I scrubbed the wok with hot water and soap before I seasoned it so I thought I had taken off the coating but maybe not?

Go cheap. There's really no point in spending a ton of money on a wok unless you want it to look nice/have some brand recognition. Those cheap carbon steel ones are thin and heat up super quick - exactly what you want in a wok. Serious Eats and Cooks Illustrative both recommend this wok for $36 and Spruce Eats recommends this one for $24. I own the second one and have had it for a couple of years now. It does a great job.

I'm not sure if Amazon links are allowed here, but here's the one that I am using https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-Uncoated-14-inch/dp/B0001VQIP4/

Why not this one