Woks, Stir Fry Pans & Paellas
High-heat, wide-pan cooking is one of the great traditions of the kitchen — whether you're tossing vegetables in a screaming-hot wok or slowly building a saffron-scented paella. At Tarzian West for Housewares, Brooklyn's neighborhood kitchen store for over 50 years, we carry woks, stir fry pans, and paella pans in carbon steel and ceramic, from brands that take these traditions seriously.
Carbon Steel Woks — Carbon steel is the traditional and preferred wok material: it heats fast, handles extreme temperatures, and develops a natural non-stick seasoning with use. OXO Carbon Steel Wok 12" with Silicone Sleevefor a comfortable, safe grip. GreenPan Kyoto Carbon Steel Wok 14" with Helper Handle for a larger cooking surface and two-handed control. Made In Blue Carbon Steel Wok 12" (pre-seasoned) for the chef-favorite Made In construction. Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Pre-Seasoned Stir Fry Pan 12" from the brand that introduced wok cooking to American home kitchens.
Ceramic Non-Stick Woks — Ceratal® Ceramic Non-Stick Wok 12" (5.5 Qt.) and Ceratal® Wok Orbit Black 12.6"for PFAS-free ceramic surfaces that make cleanup easier — a good option for cooks who want wok-style cooking without seasoning maintenance.
Stir Fry Pans — The Helen's Asian Kitchen Carbon Steel Stir Fry Pan 14" for a large-format flat-bottomed design suited to home stovetops. The CeramicQR by Black Cube Chef's Pan 9.5" for a ceramic non-stick option. The 2-in-1 Roasting Wok for a hybrid vessel that moves from stovetop stir fry to oven roasting.
Paella Pans — The Magefesa Pizza & Paella Enamelled on Steel Pan 15" for a dual-purpose shallow pan that handles both paella and baked dishes. The Carbon Steel Paella Pan in traditional carbon steel — the authentic material of the Valencian kitchen, which conducts and distributes heat evenly across the wide, shallow surface that paella requires.
Wok Utensils — Joyce Chen Bamboo Wok Utensils 3-Piece Stir Fry Set (spatula, ladle, and skimmer) for the right tools to match the pan.
