Review 16 inch Traditional Cast Iron Wokset 
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"Great wok, but set has changed a bit" 2010-10-04
By J. Wang (Southern California, USA)
Apparently right now the wok set from China has changed a bit. The wok I got was a cast iron, thin, and definitely a "cast" process wok. I wish they kept the old bowl shape (like half a sphere); now it's more shallow bowl.
Also the wok ring doesn't fit on my old stove top, even when I take the original grate off and use the wok ring instead. You are supposed to put the smaller diameter side of the wok ring down on the grate (the picture shows the wok ring turned on the wrong side - the wide side is up, to accomodate the wok, and the small side down to sit firmly in the grate). Unfortunately, my grate size is 8", and the smaller diameter is 8", so it doesn't sit inside the grate. The wok ring needs to be 7.75" in order to fit. So now I'm looking for someone who has access to a metal shop in order to fit it for me.
The lid also changed. It is now a shorter lid, not as tall, and the handle is much smaller with a black handle. I like the old domed lid, but it's a personal preference.
It's too bad that China is in a rush to modernize, and more and more Chinese believe that the nonstick woks are their future. For people who are still debating, get this before it's gone. I live close to 99 Ranch Markets, and they stopped carrying traditional woks like these about 10 years ago, and most of the Chinese markets only carry nonstick woks, believing it to be superior.
You and I both know that cast iron or carbon steel woks are the best. Nonstick is not good for our health. My doctor determined that nonstick pans and microwaves are damaging my health (interfering with my reproductive system). Nonstick pans should only be used for low-medium heat for simmering stews. For those who are still debating whether to buy one or not, I highly recommend this wok set from the Wok Shop. This is a great wok, and I've seasoned mine today. Looking forward to better health and yummy food.
Personal note: 14" wok is really for serving 2 people. 16" wok I find is sooooo much easier to use because it's bigger, and the bigger real estate makes better stirfries, and it's really good for 4 people. When you overload the wok with food, there's really no room to move the food around and cook it. The guidelines that Mom taught me was: wok shouldn't be more than 2/3 full, preferably only 1/2 full, so you have plenty of room to do the cooking.
"Wok Shop Cast Iron" 2010-09-25
By M. A. McIntyre (Shadow Hills, California)
Great product, great store. This is not your grandma's cast iron. These are very thin with a small amount of flex. If you dropped this it would probably shatter or crack. With a good heat source ( I cook outside over a turkey fryer burner) this gets very hot in seconds - you have to learn to control heat....but you will get wok breath....great wok, but not a starter wok.
"Best Money I Have Spent" 2010-04-24
By Teresa Roberts (Florida)
I bought this item as a christmas gift, it arrived very quickly. I have to say that this is the best thing that I have ever bought off of Amazon. It is great quality and a great price for everything you get.
"excellent" 2010-01-21
By Christine Kester
I bought it as a gift. The product and service were great. I can't wait to order one for myself also.
"Love this wok" 2009-11-14
By HWS (Ashburn, VA USA)
After the purchase of my last non-stick wok (over $100) that lasted about 2 years using only plastic cooking utensils, I decided to go for a cast iron wok. I've started purchasing Lodge cast iron products, but opted for this wok because it reminds me of the wok I used growing up. I'm very happy (and so is my wallet) that I made the decision to go with this one. For years, I've wondered why I can't get that nice loud "sizzle" when I first put my food in a heated wok, now I know. I've been using the wrong type of wok! Anyway I cooked fried rice in it after owning it for about 2 weeks and it was great. The rice stuck a little bit (since I was using oil sparingly), but the clean up was easy.
After a couple of uses with this wok, I noticed that my right arm would get really tired. I found out that it was due to the fact that the spatula was too long. I contacted the Wok Shop on the purchase of a shorter handle one. Funny, it felt like they were grilling me, but they were just making sure that I bought the right spatula for the size wok. After much discussion, they "let" me purchase a 14" spatula (it comes with a 17"). They wanted to make sure I didn't spend money for an unneccessary item. Funny, most companies will sell you anything, but the Wok Shop wanted to make sure the product was right for me before selling it to me. The 14" spatula works great and it's the right length for a short person that is closer to the wok when cooking.
If you're not sure what size wok to go with, I would recommend the 16". You can cook as little or as much food as you want in it.
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