Sur La Table Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok 13.5" — Quick-Heat Stir-Fry Pan with Riveted Handle

The Sur La Table Quick Fire 13.5" Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok is a high-heat, responsive stir-fry pan that builds a natural nonstick patina and delivers fast, even searing for authentic wok-style cooking.

This 13.5-inch wok from Sur La Table Kitchen Essentials is engineered for speedy, high-temperature cooking—searing, tossing, and stir-frying with the heat control carbon steel provides. The flat bottom sits securely on most stovetops while the sloped sides give you the tossing room needed to caramelize and crisp ingredients. Designed to season with use, its interior develops a naturally nonstick patina that improves performance over time. Solid riveted handles give a sturdy grip for frequent flipping and moving, whether you’re making weeknight stir-fries or multi-course meals.

How does this wok perform on different stovetops?

The flat base lets the wok make full contact with gas, electric, and induction ranges, transferring heat quickly across the cooking surface. Carbon steel reacts fast to temperature shifts so you can sear at high heat and drop the temperature instantly for delicate ingredients. The sloped sides also help steam and airflow for rapid, even cooking.

• Flat bottom for stable contact on most cooktops
• Carbon steel conducts and responds to heat quickly
• Sloped sides distribute heat and allow quick tossing
• Riveted handles for secure lifting and stirring

What maintenance and seasoning steps are required for carbon steel?

Carbon steel performs best when seasoned: a layer of polymerized oil forms a protective, nonstick patina after repeated high-heat use. You can season on the stove or in the oven—both methods require cleaning, oiling, and heating until the oil smokes to bond it to the metal. Routine care is simple: avoid harsh detergents and dry immediately to prevent rust; reapply oil after cleaning when needed.

• Stove method: wash, dry, oil interior and heat until smoking
• Oven method: remove wooden handle, oil pan, bake upside down at 475–500°F for one hour
• After use: clean gently, dry thoroughly, rub with a light oil layer
• Regular use builds a naturally improving nonstick surface

What kinds of cooking are best suited to this wok?

This wok excels at high-heat techniques: stir-frying, searing, deep-frying, and quick braises. Its responsiveness and capacity let you cook multiple ingredients rapidly while maintaining texture contrast—crispy edges and tender interiors. It’s also useful for one-pan family meals, steamed dishes when paired with a rack, and shallow frying.

• Fast stir-fries and sears that need intense heat
• Shallow frying and quick deep-frying for crisp results
• One-pan meals and rapid sautés for weeknight cooking
• Builds flavor through high-heat caramelization and patina

How durable is the construction and what’s included?

The wok is built from heat-responsive carbon steel designed to last and improve with care. Riveted handles make the pan durable under frequent tossing and lifting, and the flat bottom stabilizes it on modern cooktops. Each box contains a single 13.5-inch carbon steel wok ready to season and use.

• One 13.5-inch carbon steel wok included
• Riveted handle construction for secure handling
• Flat base for stovetop stability and efficient heat transfer
• Interior develops a natural nonstick patina with use

Who is this for? Home cooks who want authentic, high-heat wok performance without professional kitchen size will appreciate this Sur La Table wok. It’s ideal for stir-fry lovers, anyone who sears and sautés frequently, and cooks willing to maintain and season carbon steel to gain a long-lasting, naturally nonstick surface. If you want faster heat response, better searing, and a pan that improves with time—and you’re comfortable with basic seasoning and care—this wok is designed to join your everyday cooking tools.