It cooks the food well but you can’t push the cooked foods up on the sides to stop cooking like a normal wok. I also wish there was a way to mount the lid when not in use. Easy cleanup, strong and sturdy.
Bottom enhancement made the fry pan distribute heat unevenly - bottom remains relatively cool but surrounding areas already get much hot which burn the food quickly and leave stain in place. This fry pain can only use in very low heat of stove. Somewat disappointed.
The aluminum encapsulated base separated from the bottom of the pan after a single use. I have been collecting Cuisinart since the 80s. But I have never had a piece that the bottom separated from the pan like this. The photo shows how the base is no longer properly attached to the Wok. At one time, Cuisinart was recognized as The Best Cookware, price not considered. What happened to this company that this Wok would pass a “Quality Control” Inspection. If you buy one of these…Inspect the Base! ~ OK, just for the people that may think I don’t know what I’m doing. I have cast Iron, carbon steel and stainless steel cookware in my kitchen. Each is different and I know how to cook on all of them. I opted for this stainless steel wok because I knew I wouldn’t be using it over screaming high heat. Stainless steel pans don’t work well with really high heat. This Wok is more suited to medium heat rather than the extremely high heat used with traditional Asian (Carbon Steel) woks. I’m returning this Wok for another and I hope the replacement is more indicative of the Cuisinart quality I’m used to. Oh, this is my second Cuisinart Wok! I gave the old one to my daughter several years ago. I wish I kept it. They hardly use it and it seems to be holding up — More to follow when I receive the replacement. >>> UPDATE: I chose to replace the Cuisinart with another brand; a 13-inch Stainless Steel Wok. Better construction, better handle, stainless steel dome cover, and comes with a a Chuan!. Sorry.
I am a Cuisinart fan for life! This pan is awesome for stir frying. Easy cleaning, even heating. I will always co e back for more kitchen items from Cuisinart!