Reviewing the BEST Induction Wok burner: Don't make the wrong choice! | JON KUNG

For the first time in a LONG time, I've stumbled upon another residential concave induction wok for home use. In this video, I thoroughly review and compare the Abangdun Concave Induction Wok with my reliable Nuwave Mosaic Induction Wok. Everything from design, power, and even the accompanying woks. Spoiler alert... both induction woks are impressive, yet there are certainly some key considerations to keep in mind.
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Video Chapters
0:00 Unboxing the NEW Residential Induction Wok Cooktop
1:27 Nuwave Mosaic VS Abangdun Concave Induction Woks
2:53 CONCERNING Differences in Induction Wok Designs
4:46 Nuwave Wok Pan vs. Abangdun Wok Pan
6:14 Power and Usability of Both Induction Woks
8:18 My Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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[@jonkung]

Can I just say thank you so much for making this my most viewed video on opening regardless of the fact that the auto focus truly had something against me that day. I’m changing up my equipment and upgrading all of the things, so hopefully we won’t have this issue again. Thank you so much for your patience and thank you so much for your support.

[@user-mn2ju7tv8f]

You deserve it all brother!!!

[@tubulartuber]

if you jump cut having the same zoom level would be nice. it's pretty distracting to keep going close far etc

[@Tortilla.Reform]

I’m obsessed with that collapsible power tower that seems to slide out of your kitchen counter hahah

[@NathanRodger]

That autofocus was giving you grief, sir!

[@TheRadovanIII]

Autofocus was thrown off by the sunlight coming through the shutters. Closing them completely should sort out the issue. That said, newer video and lighting equipment should resolve the issue for good. Good luck

[@marksando3082]

It's funny how many of the reviews on amazon are praising this nonstick wok. I'm in total agreement with you. I would NEVER use a nonstick wok at the temps typical for stir frying, and considering it's a knock off hexclad when I think hexclad is bs anyway.

[@jonkung]

It makes no sense whatsoever

[@warpbeast69]

Plus a well seasoned wok/carbon steel/cast iron pan is also non stick so it makes EVEN LESS SENSE unless you suck at cooking and cook at a much lower temperature than you should.

[@TheDeathmail]

@@warpbeast69 Disregarding the "lower temperature than you should" which I disagree with (I prefer non stick pans for low temp fast cooking), it should be noted that a good wok/pan that is cast iron or carbon steel often takes time and care at first..... They BECOME good. It needs to be well seasoned.... My grandma's cast iron works so well cause it was used so much and my newer pan needed a few years to get as good results....

[@warpbeast69]

@@TheDeathmail Yes you're right but I was also referring to the basic stainless steel pans most people started using before non stick. They're made for higher temp and once the cooking is done on that side with the fat it doesn't stick (eggs even though eggs are the trickiest) non stick allowed much simpler cooking but also lower temperature cooking too though more out of necessity cause high temp degrades the non stick coating and you don't want that. Non sticks are definetely more convenient which is their entire point but people have been more and more "losing knowledge" about cooking and proper use of their cooking utensils is one of them in my opinion.

[@MrMackievelli]

For those who don't know Teflon begins breaking down at 500*f or 260*c,it begins to evaporate at 628*f or 331*c. It becomes toxic when it does that. Woks, especially on the high end can exceed those numbers.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

That carbon steel wok is a thing of beauty. Also your sense of humor is appreciated.

[@lcapone6806]

Yes to a follow-up review on the “new girl” please! And, I 100% agree with you on not using non-stick for wok cooking. “Baffling” was a great word for that 😂

[@kaboulscabal4816]

This is perfect timing ... I just got my Nuwave Mosaic on Friday ... will be trying it out tomorrow ... I can't wait to give it a shot.

[@KontroldKaos]

I’ve had the Nuwave wok sitting in my Amazon cart for a few days now. Your review has convinced me to pull the trigger on it!

[@SquibGourmand]

great concept but please consider switching to manual focus bc i feel like im having a stroke D:

[@davidwpoon]

+1 me too

[@jonkung]

Yeah I’m getting a new camera tomorrow. Thank you for bearing with me.

[@chibom0n]

I actually really need this video, thanks Jon! I live in a tiny teeny dorm type apartment- I dont even own a STOVE! Perfect vid for a much needed upgrade :)

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Induction wok and an air fryer that can go low and long enough to dehydrate are the perfect capsule kitchen combo

[@rebelcolorist]

Thank you for making this video... FINALLY🥰

[@mon6745]

I was irrationally excited for this review 😂 this is my dream set up for a wok

[@gloryrod86]

Love my nuwave, great review, i hope the new guy in town is as sturdy as the old favorite.

[@user-mn2ju7tv8f]

I thought you’d get a kick out of knowing that most of the commercials I see on your channel are from Old Spice….you should be one of their models!!! They seem to like us Asians lately😂

[@truth-12345.]

I'm not a cook but damn you're a very experienced knowledgeable KZbinr when it comes to this field, keep on going!

[@mfield2921]

very comprehensive. if i learned one thing, is that you can find something for every wok of life

[@jonkung]

I see what you did there

[@abbylynn8872]

😂😂😂🌸💕

[@ericallnight]

I'm waiting patiently for a followup to see long term durability. Thanks!! Camera Note: your autofocus is pulsing a bit. Look at the background come in/out of focus real quick throughout...

[@jonkung]

Im trading my fujufilm for a Sony because of this very issue.

[@ericallnight]

@@jonkung Yeah this used to happen on Panasonic mirrorless cameras from a few years ago too. Current Sony and Canon have great autofocus that does NOT do this pulsing...

[@Jebbis]

I have completely turned my back on non stick cookware. I have gone back to cast iron and carbon steel and while yes I have occasionally had issues with things sticking it's usually my fault I either didn't use enough fat to grease the pan, or I didn't let the pan get hot enough before I threw the food on.

[@chiefbosnmate]

Outstanding video Thank you for excellent information !

[@RyuKyu316]

You should try reviewing the Induction Wok Burner made from SUNATUR. I bought the SUNATUR LC-SY350A 3500w unit and tbh it's the first time I can use the full potential of my wok because before I only had a small camper burner stove which the flame output is not sufficient to achieve wok hei. The SUNATUR one for me I can actually cook fried rice as fast as restaurants now and achieve a good amount of wok hei. Definitely recommend you to try it and see if it's good for you. Only gripe is it's a bit tall so if your countertop is high might be a bit annoying to use.

[@Xithz]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been eyeing that oxenforge for about a year now. Atm I live in an apartment with a gas stove so round bottom would be fine. I love gas so much but at work we use induction and yeah, next apartment will be induction. You know why if you’ve used it. Anyway, seeing these bench top wok “burners” do make me confident in purchasing an oxenforge wok 🤩

[@axdntprn]

Cooking for me is my fun hobby. I do it to relax and destress. I really enjoy the process of learning new things. I have 2 woks, but have never had a good stove for it. Coils mostly. Been looking for an induction hob for it for ages, this is wonderfully informative nd consideration inducing. I agree with the glass rubbing concern. I also like the stability of the ring. Got some nerve damage so setting it down suddenly amd having it be firmly held would make me feel safer.

[@kevinmason9579]

There’s an interesting difference between these units according to their descriptions. While the Chushofu says it’s 1700 Watts versus the Nuwave’s 1500W it also says it only heats to 464deg F. The Nuwave claims it heats to 575deg F. That’s a claimed 111deg advantage with 200 less watts. It’s possible that better efficiency might account for the difference or, more likely, it’s simply that their claims are typical advertising BS. I’d really like to see you test this out when you do a side-by-side cooking test and see how hot they actually get. Thanks for your videos, very informative.

[@NEAR_Photo]

Very VERY interested in a longer term/heavy use review in the future. Just my two cents.

[@PhantomObserver]

Thing I like about the NuWave is the way the wok sits on the burner compared with the other one. I used to have a flat-bottomed wok, and when I tried it on an induction burner it tended to slide pretty freely, which made me nervous. The NuWave is more stable especially with a round-bottom wok

[@drtbantha]

I’d love to see the size and shape of the coils in each of them, and whether either one concentrates the heat more in the center. As an aside, the 1500w of the Nuwave is just low enough for 14 gauge wire; the 1700w requires 12ga. That may explain the power cord difference

[@doomcake2020]

Thank yoooooou! I don't think I can get any of these where I'm at, but imma use your points to hopefully find something comparable.

[@FractalFire]

Hahaha the second time I ever cooked in a wok I had my oil spontaneously cumbust. 😅 I was like, "Ah, that is too hot apparently." 😂

[@macrumpton]

I have a regular flat induction burner as well as an induction stove, and I use them a lot, and in spite of the pots coming in contact with the glass, I have had no problems at all in a decade.

[@AseliaTOP]

Thanks so much for making this video! I have the NuWave model but it’s pretty terrible for me at maintaining a steady temperature, which is related to the cycling issue that you mentioned. It lets me hit full blast but for delicate work - absolute no go. May consider the Abangdun.

[@tylersmith3139]

The Abangdun wok would be good for steaming as it's stainless steel so it's less likely to oxidize. You'd have to put it on lower heat though which may make it take longer for the water to boil.

[@haydenschultz2093]

It appears that there is a newer version of the Nuwave version on Amazon. The newer version max power is 1800W. I've got one of their precision induction burners for flat pans. I'm very pleased with it.

[@stickinrink]

Thanks for doing this comparison! I'm moving from gas to induction (moving places) and can't stomach the idea of giving up wok cooking. Lots to think about and I appreciate your thorough review! Also, non-stick wok? My wok is already non-stick. Let's not mess with perfection.

[@endthefed9937]

I was able to pick up a Cooktek 1800w magnawave on eBay after a restaurant liquidated with low hours. Make sure to check for them as well

[@C69hJc4]

Can you use a different wok in the Nuwave induction burner? The Nuwave instructions say to only use their wok since it has a precision fit. However, it has a rough texture and would prefer a wok with a smooth texture. Does your Oxenforge work well in the Nuwave?

[@ryanwhite4736]

Thanks so much for doing this video. Love the Nuwave, really curious to hear how the Abangdun holds up - consistent vs pulsing might be enough to make me want to switch, but I'm also very curious if Abangdun made the basin shallower in order to purposefully do a better job maintaining greater heat in the bottom part of the wok. One issue I've faced with the Nuwave is that when I've used a shallower wok (for example an extra large stamped wok) the bottom of the pan was too far from the surface of the Nuwave's heating basin. This meant that, rather than the bottom of the wok being the hottest area, there was a ring around the center of the wok that was the hottest part of the pan - obviously a major problem for stir frying.If the glass is able to support long-term heavy use, it would be nice to have a tactile sense of where the greatest heating effect will be for times when the epicenter of heat needs to be moved. This also makes me wonder, though, what the drop off in heat will be on the sides of the wok. Please keep us posted.

[@Diphallia]

Makes me think that the abangdun one is actually made to use a larger wok.

[@dennishibbins8610]

I have a 32cm Oxenforge. Will that fit on the nuwave or will it be too small and sit directly on the burner?

[@dustin6947]

how was the Abangdun burner with your oxenforge pan? Just curious how the shape of the wok meshes with it compared to the Nuwave.

[@Joey_Headset]

I'm curious, what kind of temperatures are you getting on these induction units (compared to... I dunno, a standard gas range)?

[@Project337]

Kinda wondering what Duxtop or Breville would release if they entered the competition. On a separate point, do you know of any built-in wok burners aside from Jenn-Air?

[@blandrooker6541]

One question about using induction is due to me being a big fan of wok hei in my cooking.

[@bl731mang3]

Has anyone tried the Galaxy GIWC18 Stainless Steel Induction Wok? It's another induction wok burner I've seen on the market, and it seems good for the price of $150, with a maximum wattage of 1800

[@AseliaTOP]

If you’re doing a comparison, would love to see how the Galaxy GIWC18 fares against these two. Very similar specs. It’s the one that Kenji Lopez-Alt was using while he was doing demos when his wok book was first released.

[@geerussell]

Hi, great video and review. Just wanted to let you know the links in the video description for your cookbook and spice blends are broken.

[@danteuss88]

Great video bro, thanks! Just one protip: in scenes like this set your camera\phone to manual focus, test it and record. Autofocus hunting is pretty distracting

[@ShovelChef]

Thank you for all the inspiration, and a belated welcome to 40. 😁🥃

[@CaptainAtMan]

It looks like Abangdun partnered with Nutrichef for the wok. Their hybrid pans have the EXACT same flame pattern along the ridge.

[@jonkung]

Interesting!

[@ight300]

Dude I literally just bought the nuwave induction wok yesterday morning its coming today😂 hope I made the right choice

[@eggsaladsamich7396]

Thanks chef

[@lynahowells8413]

So if someone was buying one for their home, you would recommend the Abangdun Concave Induction, but what wok would you recommend for someone who LOVES Asian cuisine and is learning how to cook it?

[@biblebelter9772]

Great honest video. I'll give an answer to your question of why the non-stick wok with the Abangdun. Unfortunately technology in general and cooking technology in specific has become as much about trendy fashion as it has about pure functionality.

[@C69hJc4]

Can’t say that really answered anything

[@dand5829]

I like induction but I'm not sold on it for wok cooking. Is it really wok cooking without the wok hei?

[@hby7768]

what size is your oxenforge for the nuwave?

[@JacksonWalter735]

How do you like your Oxenforge wok? My older sister got the NuWave Induction Wok cooktop because of your videos/recommendation and it has been great over this past year. She’s been obsessed with wok cooking ever since and tries to cook anything she can with the wok that came with the NuWave Induction cooktop. My sister’s 22nd birthday is coming up and I was planning on getting her an Oxenforge wok because those are handmade and nice from what I’ve seen. Plus she can still use it with her induction wok cooktop that she loves so much. I’m not sure if an Oxenforge wok is worth the price though because I could give my sister so many more Kpop merch for the same price. I would rather get her something really nice that she likes over many little things like albums, posters, photocards, and so forth, but I don’t know anyone else who has a direct comparison between the wok that came with the NuWave Induction Wok cooktop and a fancy Oxenforge wok. Thank you for any possible advice

[@Jason_Carnes]

The wok fit in the Abandun isn't an issue for me. If anything, it allows you to focus where you want your primary heat to be. The intermittent cycling of the Nuwave is an issue. I had two Nuwave induction flat burners in the past, both sucked, both stopped working after a short time. I won't do Nuwave again. It would have been nice to do a full review of the Abangdun with actual cooking.

[@godblessthelessfortunate3175]

The prices for the concave induction tops haven't come down relative to the flat tops. How would a flat induction cooktop paired with a flat bottom wok compare to the ones reviewed in this video?

[@gregleatherwood5218]

My wok is 14.2" (36cm) in diameter. Is it too big for this induction burner?

[@sonfoku73]

Well even if it doesn't break the lack of depth basically kind of sucks doesn't it? I mean the best part about the nuwave is it as close replicates a wok's heat and heat spreadage alongside the sides as possible without a gas + jet engine burner. If it can only most heat the bottom I mean that's just wasted energy even if induction is more efficient it still uses the same amount of watts as it says

[@davidschwartz6024]

What size oxenforge wok do you own??

[@thesphyrth]

I was just struggling to whether buy an induction burner or an electric hot plate, and I see this guy just post 1 or 2 days ago. To think that I went, "Hey! This is the same person that sold me to switch from gas with his YT Short."

[@jobond3317]

I have seen mats used in induction cooking with the supposed idea that the mat protects the glass. not sure about that especially at high heats

[@Celeza]

Please post a follow up several months in after very heavy use. Put it through the ringer

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

I have a generic carbon steel Cantonese style wok that I certainly don't use often enough...😬 Occasional stir fry dishes, and that's the extent of it. I've considered getting a stainless wok for steaming, as I don't like what boiling water does to the carbon steel, and wok steamer baskets are so much better than any steamer pot I've used. I don't think I have the counter or storage space to justify buying either of those units, considering my limited use, but that doesn't mean I don't want one...

[@pinkeangst]

Storage capacity is independent of desire!

[@Brutish1]

1 more thing to take into consideration. The NuWave will get 100 degrees hotter, 575 vs 464 (based on the info they both posted in Amazon).

[@claudiddle]

would you say that both of these typically produce more heat than a home (old crappy rental) gas stove? I have an outdoor burner but I'd like to cook inside without the pitfalls of gas 🙃

[@afr11235]

Probably. It's important to keep in mind that gas stoves transfer -- at best -- 40% of their heat output to the pan, while induction units deliver 85%. In my experience, crappy gas stoves have pretty low energy output to begin with, so I suspect you'd be a bit blown away by how fast and how hot the nuwave will get your wok.

[@13mungoman13]

The annoying thing for me is that no affordable induction wok "burners" (burners? inducers?? stovetops???) are available over here in Europe. The Nuwave has been sold out for at least a year and not restocked since, and the Abangdun is not even visible on any storefront. And I'll be damned before I shell out 300+ bucks for a kitchen appliance I don't even have room for. So, I'd love to get one, but I also absolutely can't thanks to geographical challenges 😭

[@porkstamina]

Will either of these work with a flat bottom wok? I know round is better but I've got a few flats that I use with my gas stove, would love to keep using them if possible.

[@jonkung]

Oxenforge has a flat bottom Wok

[@porkstamina]

​@@jonkungAh, I was asking about the induction burners themselves, do they need a round bottom wok to work? I already have two flat woks.

[@jonkung]

I would invest in a Breville control freak in this case.

[@cameronbatko]

There seems to be another competitor on Amazon. Lecon Chef. Seems to address some of the downsides and seems more industrial

[@sojourner4726]

I have two nu wave woks and will receive a third under warranty because they keep falling apart. The pan also pits and chips super easy.

[@afr11235]

I, too, am struggling to understand on what planet a non-stick wok makes sense. Besides, seasoning a wok isn't rocket science but good to learn on a cheap but functional one like nuwave put in their box.

[@jamesblhollands]

Pls live test the hexawok

[@loki4687]

Huge user of the Nuwave. Almost wondered why I bought a nice induction hob. The keys on my Nuwave are starting to fall off 🤣

[@C69hJc4]

Why did you almost wonder why you bought a nice induction hob, since you’re a huge user?

[@calmeilles]

Maybe the teflon surface should have been on the outside surface to reduce the risk of the wok scratching the glass surface of the induction ring. 🤣

[@lordbuckley6140]

Amazon has a Lecon Chef 1800 watt induction wok burner with 11 temperature/wattage settings. It comes with a carbon steel wok. No reviews yet.

[@jonkung]

It’s still a little too commercial looking for my taste. For a true consumer model it has to look like it was meant for a consumer kitchen

[@kper5592]

I think I would prefer the NuWave. Also, I think nowadays they have an 1800-watt model on Amazon.

[@Esus_]

The new listing has the 1800w title, but all the reviewers and the product page photos still all say 1500 for the max wattage so I’m not sure if that’s true. Edit: I'm im thinking is, alot of amazon product pages are generated with ai, it likely confused it with another product so a 1800 Watt model unfortunately may not even exist.

[@sambojones3826]

Nuwave just released a updated model of the induction wok that has a higher rated top output of 1800w, would love to see a review comparing the new to old in use. Thanks for the comparison!

[@jonkung]

Where is this? I can’t find it anywhere not even on their website. This is exciting though.

[@sambojones3826]

​@@jonkungI searched nuwave induction wok on amz , I think it's like 4th or 5th result from the top, it's 199 with like 20 reviews. It won't let me link it sry

[@sambojones3826]

@jonkung it's on am a z0n it's like the 4th or 5th search result it won't let me link it here

[@jonkung]

Interesting. It seems like the exact same model with 200w more power. Yeah I’ll definitely put this on the list of things to review.

[@dweekie]

​@@jonkung Looks like its probably mislabeled. New NuWave seems to be #30802 based on pictures (currently listed on Nuwave website as well), old one appears to be #30801. Both have the same user manual (updated 8/2023). What's more interesting is that GastroGear also has this same induction wok burner as Abangdun - (GastroGear is cheaper at this moment).

[@Dr.Hoppity]

Awesome, neither are available in Australia and I don’t think there are - any - concave induction wok cookers here 😭

[@jonkung]

Which is so ironic because you’re closer to China and you have more Chinese there. Actually dimsimlim told me he bought one so there has to be an Aussie source somewhere.

[@mattf5207]

I’m a complete induction convert.

[@andrewm1793]

Seems like it would be a good home for my Oxenforge…

[@gilberthardy8002]

Could you put a link please and follow up vid i really like your vids.

[@bigpat728]

I got a nuwave after seeing your videos. I think I’m doing something wrong. Every time I put food in it. It cools down real fast and has a hard time getting hot again. I know it’s user error. Can you do a video of a full cook and showing the controls please. No one has made one yet for the nuwave.

[@jonkung]

Make sure you’re setting is set to max wattage output. 1500w and set the temp to sear

[@jonkung]

Either that or you’re overcrowding the wok. Make sure to cook with no more than two servings

[@bigpat728]

@@jonkungthank you. I think I was looking at temp and not watts.

[@HiFiInsider]

there is one of Amazon that looks the same as your new girl but has a different name. are they the same?

[@starvingrtist8714]

That bottom of the new stove... should be a deal breaker for EVERYONE

[@cipollino4754]

They don't seem to be very mainstream. The ones I was able to find in Germany are in the same price range but they're all ugly industrial-looking boxes. Thanks for the video!

[@katsweeterly2039]

Could listen to your musings forever! Will I be using or buying these style of appliances? No.

[@katsweeterly2039]

Kudos to whom who made the thumbnail too, I see what you did there, GQ!

[@elizabethpense9602]

The non-stick wok is freaking me out.

[@jonkung]

As it should be

[@TRoker5]

steel shouldn't be able to scratch tempered glass so there shouldn't be any issues there

[@SkwerlKC]

I tried the Nuwave and found it to be garbage. It just cannot make enough heat to stir fry. I don't see how it could be recommended at all. Even a lowly camping stove with butane cartridges cooks many times better.

[@olivm035]

Hoping to god anyone in this comments section can recommend anything for Europe and the UK, because I've tried looking and the results aren't great. Nuwave and Abangdun dont have anything compatible with our electrics as we use 230v instead of 120v and I do NOT trust an adapter for this kind of cookware to not burn my house down. Best I have found so far is some resturant gear from Adexa but that only goes up to 240c/460f as opposed to the 300c/575f of the Nuwave.

[@JasonJtran]

Some weird auto focusing going on with your camera. Not sure if you noticed in post.

[@critter42]

I haven't seen any comments on the wattage of the Abangdun. 1700 Watts? You better not be running that on a regular 15A circuit. 1800W is the max power you can get from a 15A circuit and you shouldn't run more than 80-85% of that capacity, generally 1500W. Which is why you generally won't see electric heaters, hair dryers, or other appliances with a wattage of 1500W. You need to run that on a 20A circuit if you don't want to overload anything.

[@WN1917]

Who is going to buy 200$ pot in this economy

[@head85]

5:35 hexclad or not, it is still bleargh

[@blipblap614]

If you cook with an e-wok, you have to keep it so low or things get chewy.

[@whackly]

why does your autofocus hate me?

[@mogwai_]

I really enjoyed what you said, but i could not physically watch the video for more than a few seconds because your camera focus wigging out was not comfortable :/ sorry about that, hope you can figure that out if its been causing you trouble

[@jonkung]

My new camera arrives tomorrow. Thank you for making your best effort

[@sloqlap7822]

The constant autofocus adjustment is really distracting. Would it be possible to set the focus manually and leave it as such?

[@jonkung]

No, unfortunately because my camera is garbage and I just bought a new one because I’m so sick of dealing with it. Thank you so much for bearing with these issues. Hopefully they will not continue onto the next video.

[@sloqlap7822]

@@jonkung No worries I get it. I assume it's worse for me than others since I watch everything at 2x speed.

[@StanWatt.]

Not nice when you're scratching your ass....glass, I meant to say glass :/

[@jlastre]

Uncle Roger say induction wok so unsatisfying.

[@kagitsune]

Damn, I JUST logged on review your recommendations before I went ahead buying the Nuwave. Can't wait to see what you say! Currently eating my somewhat sad and soupy attempt at bean threads and wood ear mushrooms 🥲

[@lwfozzy6925]

You sound like a little gay Justin Trudeau type.