Charles Phan's favorite piece of kitchen equipment from San Francisco Chinatown. This Taiwanese hand-formed wok heats evenly and quickly and is small enough to fit into most home kitchens. This Wok is appropriate for gas stoves, and can be used on its own or fits perfectly in the Steel Wok Ring included. This is a carbon steel pan so it does take some seasoning and maintenance, though it is worth the effort and will elevate your stir fry cooking.