The typical wok is lousy for home cooking. With a round bottom that doesn’t heat on a flat American burner, poorly conductive steel and low-quality construction, most woks don’t perform well enough to be worth the storage space.
That is why we introduced the Milk Street Hammered Wok. The broad 13-inch diameter wok is designed for big batches, ideally for four or more main-course servings. But what about smaller batches, side dishes and sauces, or when cooking for one or two? Then smaller is better.
Meet Milk Street’s tried-and-true wok design in a new compact version. Its 10.5-inch circumference provides just enough real estate for smaller jobs in an easy-to-store package. It’s perfect for cooking smaller batches or cooking for just one or two.
With high-quality carbon steel construction, an oversized handle for better control, a special dimpled surface for nonstick cooking and a tight-fitting tempered glass lid, it will last a lifetime, and it’s guaranteed to improve your day-to-day cooking.
Welcome the new Milk Street Small Wok!
Net Weight: 2 pounds 6 ounces
Dimensions:
Diameter: 10.5 inches
Height: 3.25 inches
Handle Length: 9 inches
Total Width (Including Handle): 19.5 inches
Carbon Steel Thickness: 0.0625 inch
Materials:
Hammered Anti-Rust Matte Finish Carbon Steel Wok
Stainless Steel Customized Long Handle with Satin Finish
Matching Glass Lid with Satin Finish, Loop Handle, and Air Hole
Use on gas, electric, or induction stovetops.
Use care when cooking with acidic foods and avoid wet cooking methods, like simmering, braising and stewing. Prolonged exposure to acidity can cause reactions with the metal that can cause food discoloration and off flavors.
Seasoning Instructions:
Carbon-steel woks must be seasoned before use. Scrub them aggressively with hot soapy water and a scrub brush.
Set the pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then use a paper towel to spread the oil in a thin, even layer over the pan.
Leave the pan over the heat until it smokes. Hold it at this stage for 1 minute, then use a paper towel held with tongs to carefully wipe the pan clean of oil.
Repeat the second and third steps until the pan develops a golden brown patina, 3 to 5 repetitions
Handwash only. Carbon steel also needs to stay oiled. Like cast iron, you must dry it completely and lightly oil it after washing.
Seasoning Instructions:
Carbon-steel woks must be seasoned before use. Scrub them aggressively with hot soapy water and a scrub brush.
Set the pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then use a paper towel to spread the oil in a thin, even layer over the pan.
Leave the pan over the heat until it smokes. Hold it at this stage for 1 minute, then use a paper towel held with tongs to carefully wipe the pan clean of oil.
Repeat the second and third steps until the pan develops a golden brown patina, 3 to 5 repetitions
Milk Street 3-Piece 10.5-Inch Small Hammered Carbon Steel Wok
The Best Features Combined in One Perfect, Compact Wok
Scaled Down for Small Batches (and Storage Spaces)
Not just a shrunk-down version, its fully re-engineered for high efficiency in a small scale.
Flat Bottom Heats Evenly
The broad base sits squarely on any type of burner.
Nonstick, Hammered Surface
The carbon-steel, hammered treatment grows more nonstick with use.
Included Steamer Rack
Turn the wok into a steamer for vegetables, dumplings or fish.
Tight-Fitting Lid
See your food through the tempered glass while it’s cooking.
Lifetime Durability
Carbon steel pan and 304 stainless steel handles are impervious to rust.
Fast Heating
The small scale and unique design heats quickly, making it perfect for boiling small batches of pasta or dumplings.
Ideally sized for small batches and compact spaces.
The More You Use It, the Better It Gets
Carbon steel builds up a permanent patina with use for guaranteed nonstick cooking.
Flat Bottom Heats Evenly—and It’s More Stable on Your Stovetop
The broad base sits squarely on any type of burner, unlike wobbly round-bottom woks that shift around when you stir.
Bring the Famous “Breath of the Wok” Restaurant Flavor to Your Home Kitchen
This wok can withstand ripping-hot temperatures that create the smoky, wok hai flavor of pleasantly singed vegetables and caramelized sauces.
A Wok is Not Just For Stir-Fries, It’s an All-Purpose Pan
It’s much more versatile than you expect. You’l find yourself using it to sauté, steam, blanch, boil, deep-fry, shallow-fry and, of course, stir-fry.
Food Sears Better on the Gently Sloped Sides of the Custom Bowl Shape
Most woks have steep walls (to capitalize on a wok burner’s intense heat), but the sides of the Milk Street Wok are shallower, so foods stay put longer over the less-intense heat of a home range. That means more opportunity for flavorful wok hai.
A Dimpled, Hammered Surface Makes It Easy to Cook Ingredients In Hotter and Colder Zones
Pushing some ingredients to the cooler walls of the wok allows some ingredients to cook more slowly, and the dimpled surface pattern helps to hold the food in place.
Turn Our Wok into a Steamer for Crisp-Tender Vegetables, Succulent Dumplings and Healthy Fish Fillets
An included steamer rack fills the base of the pan to elevate food above a scant amount of boiling water.
A Pan Attractive Enough to Serve Right at the Table
The hammered surface and premium stainless handle are as attractive as effective for cooking, so you can serve right at the table.
The sloping sides are ideal for deep- or shallow-frying without crowding food. The small size makes it ideal for small batches without wasting too much oil.
Review by vivencio a. on 22 Sep 2024review stating easy on the wrist
exactly what we needed. not too small, not too big. lightweight and versatile. perfect for cooking small portions for two people. excellent material for non-stick sautéing and for steaming. ergonomically design handle so it’s comfortable on the wrist. AND easy to clean!! im glad i bought it. highly recommended.
Comments by Store Owner on Review by vivencio a. on 22 Sep 2024
Milk Street Store
09/22/24
Hi Vivencio! Thank you for your glowing review! We're happy to hear that our versatile cookware is exactly what you needed. Looking forward to providing you with more top-notch products in the future!
Review by Lana D. on 9 Feb 2025review stating Love this wok
I use this almost daily for vegetable side dishes or stir fry meals. Perfect size for a one person meal. The "freespatula" however is really not a good tool for this wok. It's free but I've not had occasion to%use it%and will likely give it%away. The won is easy to season and easy to clean
Review by MARIA O. on 12 Jan 2025review stating Small Wok
It was a Christmas gift for my husband. He had been looking for a smaller wok and I found it here at Milk Street. He loved it as soon as he opened it he started to season it.