What is a wok? With strong Asian roots, the wok dates all the way back to the Chinese Han dynasty.
Traditionally it is a round-bottomed, high-walled pan, although flat-bottomed versions are gaining popularity as they can be used on standard ranges.
It is commonly designed with either two side handles or one long handle. While it is mainly used for stir-frying, the wok can also be filled with water and used to boil, braise, stew, steam, deep-fry, or smoke, which are all healthier cooking methods. This article is to show you what is the best wok available in Malaysia.
1. HOMCHEF Non-stick Aluminium Frying Wok
Chefology introduces its Marble Ceramic Cookware range made of die-cast Aluminium and features a marble
Homchef’s Aluminium Frying Wok gives you a healthier lifestyle when you can cook or fry your food with lesser oil. Produced with Korean technology of Dyflon coating, it has good non-stick performance allowing you to cook and clean the pan easily. The wok is made of thick material with many sizes available to meet your needs.
Specifications:
- Brand: Homchef
- Suitable for: All Stove Types (including induction)
- Material: Aluminium
- Sizes Available: 30cm – 34cm
- Pot Thickness: 2.40mm
- Certification: ISO:9001, FDA, LFGB, ROHS & REACH
Pros & Cons
✅ Wide range of sizes
✅ Requires only minimal oil for frying
✅ Fast and even heat distribution
✅ Easy storage for hanging with hole on handle
✅ Suits all stoves
✅ Dishwasher safe
❌ Lid is purchased separately
Price: From RM85.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Chefology Marble Ceramic Wok with Glass Lid – 32cm
Chefology introduces its Marble Ceramic Cookware range made of die-cast Aluminium and features a marble ceramic coating. The marble ceramic coating is highly durable, making the cookware resistant to scratch, easy to clean and ideal for non-stick cooking. The long-lasting marble ceramic coating prevents discolouration and keeps the cookware looking new.
Specifications:
- Brand: Chefology Swiss
- Suitable For: All Hob Types
- Material: Marble Ceramic Coating
- Diameter: 32cm
- Weight: 1.99kg
- What’s Included: Chefology frying wok, glass lid
Pros & Cons
✅ Can see-through tempered glass lid
✅ Soft touch grip knob and handle for easy handling
✅ Aluminium bottom provides even heat distribution with minimal heat loss
✅ Durable, scratch resistant marble ceramic coating
❌ Expensive
Price: ~RM588
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Mother Goose 28cm Non Stick Wok
Suitable use for Electric cooktop, Ceramic cooktop, Gas cooktop, Hot plate, Halogen cooktop and Induction. TÜV certification of the Mother Goose 28cm Non Stick Wok means it meets German safety standards. This 28 cm large capacity can be used for cooking family size meals.
Specifications:
- Brand : Mother goose
- Material: Nonstick
- Available Size: 28cm
- Colour: Black
Pros & Cons
✅ Food Safe Grade
✅ Quality build
✅ Versatile (any hob type)
❌ Not dishwasher friendly
❌ No warranty
Price: ~RM45
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Stainless Steel Wok with Single or Double Ears High Quality
The stainless steel material of the pot is durable, does not contain various coatings, is strong, dense and is not afraid of stainless steel shovel, steel wire ball, detergent and brush. Can be fried directly.The wok has an anti-scalding handle and a hollow handle design, which is safe and anti-scalding, making it easier and more comfortable. The bottom is thickened and heated evenly and quickly, saving time.
Specifications:
- Types: Double Ears or Long handle
- Suitable For: Gas stoves
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Diameter: 13 Inches
- Sizes: 13 inch: 34cm, 38cm, 40cm, 43cm
- What’s Included: –
Pros & Cons
✅ Heat conduction is faster
✅ It can be used for frying, boiling, stewing, roasting, frying and steaming
✅ Easy to clean
✅ Pot practice cooking really oil-free smoke
❌ Unsafe to hold the handle while cooking
Price: ~RM58
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Tefal Asian Wok 40cm with Lid
Unique design Thermo-Spot heat indicator. Ceramic exterior for scratch and abrasion resistance. Patented durable Expert non-stick interior coating for intensive use. Black Bakelite riveted handles for good grip and oven safe up to 180 degree C. Elegant Stainless Steel dome shaped lid.
Specifications:
- Brand : Tefal
- Suitable For: Gas stoves
- Material: Non-Stick Interior Coating
- Diameter: 13 Inches
- Sizes: 40cm
- What’s Included: –
Pros & Cons
✅ Safe non-stick coating : No PFOA
✅ Elegant Stainless Steel dome shaped lid
✅ Riveted handles for good grip
✅ Lightweight for easy and convenient use
✅ Dishwasher safe
Price: ~RM399
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Non-stick Wok 304 Stainless Steel Honey Comb Double Full Screen Pan
The honeycomb texture is covered on both sides without yellowing inside and outside. Through high-precision micro-engraving technology, the area of steel mesh is increased from 60% of the second generation to 99%, which greatly improves the non-stickiness. The food is suspended between the physical particles on the wall of the pot, and the food is heated evenly without touching the bottom of the pot. The pot body adopts multiple mechanical processes and 18 manual processes, and is formed by 7-layer composite material die-casting, not afraid of scratching
Specifications:
- Name: Double-sided honeycomb non-stick pan
- Material: 304 stainless steel
- Style: modern and simple
- Color: Picture color
- Package weight: 3000g /105.8oz
- The package includes:1 x non-stick pan, 1 x lid
Pros & Cons
✅ Heat conduction is faster
✅ Not afraid of scratching.
✅ Easy to clean
✅ High quality
Price: ~RM199
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Pre-Seasoned Traditional Non-coated Round-Bottom Carbon Steel Pow Wok with Wooden
As black iron oxide would form on a steel surface when heated to HIGH temperatures, which is less reactive, more stable and adheres well with oils. When well-oiled, the oil incorporates the black iron oxide surface on the steel; this provides a non-reactive coating that protects the steel. That’s what we called ‘season the wok’. What you need is a successful ‘seasoning’ and a correct cooking and maintaining habit.
Specifications:
- Type:Woks
- Wok type:Non-coating
- Pot Cover Type:Without Pot Cover
- Applicable Stove:Gas Cooker
- Feature:Eco-Friendly
- Feature:Stocked
- Material:Cast Iron
- Metal Type:Carbon Steel
Pros & Cons
✅ Easy to cook and clean.
✅ No chemical coating
✅ Heavy-duty wok
✅ Harness the authentic Wok Taste (Hei)
✅ Heat better than other metals
Price: ~RM68.88 – RM89.88
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. ASD 40cm Non-Stick Wok with Stainless Steel Cover
The wok is designed with a flat-bottomed silver spiral base to allow for quick and fast heat distribution. It also has a phenolic handle which remains cool to touch even after extended usage of the wok. The flat-bottomed design sports extra thickness, making this selection especially effective to use on an electric stove.
Specifications:
- Brand : ASD
- Suitable For: Gas stoves
- Material: Aluminium
- Sizes: 40cm
- What’s Included: 1x 40cm Wok + 1x Stainless Steel Lid
Pros & Cons
✅ Easy to cook and clean.
✅ Non-stick teflon coating.
✅ Resistant to scratches and abrasions.
✅ Phenolic ‘Stay-Cool’ handles.
✅ Silver spiral base for fast and even heat distribution.
Price: ~RM229
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Happi GO Korean 32CM Maifan Stone Coating Non Stick Frying Pan Wok Pan With Lid Cover
This wok is Multiple layers of coating with premium Maifan Stone and also heat conductor plate. Can be cooked using a gas stove, induction cooker, electric cooker and electric ceramic cooker and Suitable to cook porridge, milk, soup and etc.
Specifications:
- Type:Woks
- Materials : Maifan Stone
- Pot Thickness : 2mm
- Dimension : 32cm(L) x 9cm(W) x 53cm(H)
- Handle Length : 20cm
Pros & Cons
✅ Anti-scald pot handle with comfortable grip|
✅ Tempered stand up transparent glass lids cover
✅ Shiny, non-stick surface for easy cleaning after cooking
✅ Multiple layers of coating with premium
✅ Circular magnetic rings for better and even heat conduction
Price: ~RM38.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. idropmy 40CM Kitchen Honeycomb Non Stick Cooking Frying Wok SU304 Stainless Steel with Lid Cover
A Cooking wok with 40cm diameter. Consist of honeycomb non-stick cooking wok interior and an exterior pattern wavy design. Made from SUS304 Stainless Steel food grade compatible material. Sturdy and well built with layers of steel for better quality. Distributes heat evenly and well able to cook food evenly. Easy to clean and wash. Includes stainless steel wok cover. Suitable for Gas Stove cooking.
Specifications:
- Brand : idropmy
- Suitable For: Gas stoves
- Material: Honeycomb non stick interior
- Sizes: 40cm
- What’s Included: Include Lid Cover Height
Pros & Cons
✅ 5 Layer Steel built quality
✅ Easy to clean
✅ Honeycomb non stick interior
✅ Good heat distribution
❌ Heavy
Price: ~RM145.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
11. [Taste Plus] MOTOFE 32cm Uncoated Carbon Steel Wok
German Bavarian beech knob and handle. Real solid wood with well polished to ensure a delicate surface, and comfortable feeling. Anyone can easily handle this lightweight carbon steel wok only 1.35kg (without lid), much lighter weight compared to cast iron wok.
Specifications:
- Brand: Taste plus
- Suitable For: Multi-stove compatible.
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Diameter/Capacity : 32cm carbon steel wok/5.3L
- What’s Included: Motofe 32cm Deep Carbon Steel Wok x 1, Carbon Steel Wok Lid x 1
Pros & Cons
✅ Carbon steel wok conducts fast heating so can save time and money.
✅ Easy to clean
✅ Suitable for cooking with induction cooker, radiant ring, ceramic, electric & gas.
✅ Real solid wood with well polished to ensure a delicate surface
✅ Pure iron wok without any coating.
❌ Heavy
Price: ~RM239
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Why Should You Get a wok ?
The Healthy Option
Fundamentally, the wok is a curved shape frying pan which impacts how your food is cooked. The high heat retention that it is capable of, as well as the need for only a little cooking oil, make it a healthier choice. Additionally, food can be pushed along the sides of the wok, so excess oil can be drained off before serving. The high sides also mean that you can cook and stir large quantities of food, without the food soaking in the oil or falling out of the pan.
Uniform Cooking
The conical structure of the wok means heat is dispersed across more surface area than it would with a frying pan. This feature allows meat or vegetables to cook evenly and in just the one pan. Tougher meat or harder vegetables (things that take longer to cook) should be kept at the bottom of the wok where the hot oil is. Cook them until they are about half done and then you can add the other ingredients to your hot wok. These other ingredients would be delicate seafood or tender vegetables.
Extra Quantities
As briefly outlined earlier, a benefit of the wok when compared to the standard frying pan, is its larger usable volume. The higher the edges, the more food you can put into your wok. So, you can easily cook bigger quantities of food and have a variety of delectable leftovers available for your meal tomorrow. This will also mean you spill food over the pan less, keeping your kitchen cleaner with no food to mop up from your stove.
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