Our take: This is a commercial-grade carbon steel wok used by professional Chinese chefs, so it’s ideal for more experienced home cooks with an interest in traditional stir-fry techniques.

Amazon To buy: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok, $60 (originally $80) at amazon.com At a young age, I learned that making a good Chinese meal was all about cooking things fast and easy.

The best woks do more than stir fry—they can beautifully blister vegetables, char meats and make heaps of aromatic fried rice. Here are our top picks to buy right now.

Made In’s new carbon-steel wok has a flat bottom to accommodate home kitchens.