Made in JAPAN. This Japan Pow Wok is a heavy-duty iron wok and design for all resturant use. Woks are primarily used for stir frying, but can also be used in many other ways, such as in steaming, deep frying, braising, stewing, or making soup A good wok is indispensable when cooking traditional Chinese food and can put to great use in most commercial kitchens Uses less oil for deep-frying than a traditional deep-fat frye Need initial seasoning required before use Woks are primarily used for stir frying, but can also be used in many other ways, such as in steaming, deep frying, braising, stewing, or making soup.