Nope — the Misen Carbon Steel Wok is pre-seasoned, so you can start cooking with it right away. We recommend a quick hand-wash with soap and warm water before the first use.

A pan’s “seasoning” refers to the build-up of fats that bake into its metals over time. These layers of fats create a smooth surface that requires very little extra cooking fat to prevent food from sticking. It’s the same thing as a patina on a well-loved cast-iron pan: the more you cook with it, the stronger and more nonstick the pan becomes as it builds up more and more layers of fats.

By pre-seasoning the wok as part of our manufacturing process, we’ve established a strong base layer of seasoning for you. Then, its seasoning will continue to get stronger as you cook with it.

Yes! This Wok is oven-safe to 500º F / 260º C.

Small amounts of acidic ingredients — like wine or vinegar — are okay to use in the wok.

But we recommend avoiding cooking large amounts of acidic foods (such as tomato sauce) in the wok, as these can cause the buildup of your seasoning to deteriorate.

We recommend cleaning with warm water and a non-metallic brush or scrubber. Avoid using soap or the dishwasher, which can cause the seasoning to deteriorate. Towel dry right away to prevent rusting.

Naturally seasoned carbon steel is a little different from a commercial nonstick coating. It's created by a build-up of fats that bake into the metal, making it more and more nonstick the more you cook with it. We recommend using some cooking fat when you cook with your wok, and it’s always a good idea to properly preheat the pan over medium heat before adding any fat or food.

Weight: 5lb 11oz (2.58 kg) with lid, 3lb 10oz (1.64 kg) without lid
Wok Diameter: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
Total Length including Handle: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm)

Yes, the Wok is made with induction-compatible carbon steel and designed with a flat base that will work on any cooktop: gas, electric, ceramic, you name it.

Our factory uses a blended oil to create our wok’s pre-seasoning. It’s a combination of soybean, rapeseed, sunflower, peanut, rice, corn, sesame, and linseed oil.

The base seasoning layer on the wok is pretty tough, but here’s what to do if it needs a touch-up:

1. Place your clean, dry wok over medium heat for a few minutes to warm up.
2. Use a clean towel or paper towel to rub a few drops of a high-smoke point oil into the wok interior.
3. Continue wiping away the excess oil while it’s over the heat (your wok surface should appear dry, instead of oily or wet)—it may smoke lightly, which is fine! Then remove from the heat and allow it to cool.