We have recently discovered a new all-purpose pan for the TasteTV kitchens. The 12.5 inch Kyocera wok is actually a deep-dish pan useful for frying, sautéing, braising, and of course, using as a wok. In fact, calling it a “wok” at all is probably limiting its range of uses a bit too much.

The pan comes with a transparent tempered-glass lid, that has a hole in it which allows steam-release and other venting directly from the top. The overall design lines are modern and sleek, reminiscent of expensive appliances created for use and display in upscale homes and restaurant kitchens.

Aside from the wok’s very comfortable handle grip and “jet-set” appearance, our favorite part is the pan’s bottom, where the actual heat is evenly dispersed according to a high-tech pattern for thermal conductivity.

The non-stick ceramic surface includes the mandatory lack of harmful chemicals (PTFE-free, PFOA-free, Cadmium-free), which gives users another reason to throw away any old Teflon pots and pans. It is also scratch resistant and very easy to clean.

We can see this becoming one of our go-to pans when cooking a range of items, since it’s large enough to do straight sautéing without sauce, but deep enough to do anything else that requires liquids or height.