looking for a set to replace everything.... pots, pans, woks etc... 

 

chiang Mai area? 

7 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

looking for a set to replace everything.... pots, pans, woks etc... 

 

chiang Mai area? 

Big c?

I'm a big fan of Cast Iron fan, use 99% of the time.  Have one 'Lodge', wouldn't recommend as overpriced, and I had to 'finish' the cooking surface.  Bought 4 others online, and fine.  I see them now at Global House.

 

For a wok, nice carbon steel of course, though no experience myself.  We have  big wok-ish pan, actually non stick, so don't cook at those high heats, and really don't see the need.   I rarely do stir fries anyway.

 

Stainless steel rocks, but make sure the skillet and pans are flat, as my one is slightly raised in the center, which I hate, as oil drains to the edge.  Silly design.

Robinsons at airport plaza has a big selection of name brand cookware....

Some Rim Ping branches have quality cookware....It seems to depend on store size on how much they offer....

I went to the Yok in Hang Dong thinking they would have everything kitchen = waste of time..... It's possible they might not be officially "open" yet.....

Makro's mostly geared for vendors needs & not top tier stuff......

I can strongly recommend Tefal pots pans and woks. I have tried many brands but these are run away winners in the non stick department.  Providing you are careful not to use metal cooking utensils with them they just go on and on without losing their non stick coating.

They have in Big C but the same sets are available on Lazada for a few hundred baht cheaper.

33 minutes ago, Denim said:

I can strongly recommend Tefal pots pans and woks. I have tried many brands but these are run away winners in the non stick department.  Providing you are careful not to use metal cooking utensils with them they just go on and on without losing their non stick coating.

They have in Big C but the same sets are available on Lazada for a few hundred baht cheaper.

Is Tefal teflon? 

 

Is Teflon cancer causing if scratched? 

I'd go with anything thai made. It's the best. 

9 hours ago, blaze master said:

I'd go with anything thai made. It's the best. 

my wife just cae home with a stainless wok , Thai made and she likes that... I'll need to find the brand

10 hours ago, Denim said:

I can strongly recommend Tefal pots pans and woks. I have tried many brands but these are run away winners in the non stick department.  Providing you are careful not to use metal cooking utensils with them they just go on and on without losing their non stick coating.

They have in Big C but the same sets are available on Lazada for a few hundred baht cheaper.

Had the opposite experience. Mine lasted about 6 months. And I was very careful with it. And, yes,  if you scratch Teflon you should get rid of it.

10 hours ago, KhunLA said:

I'm a big fan of Cast Iron fan, use 99% of the time.  Have one 'Lodge', wouldn't recommend as overpriced, and I had to 'finish' the cooking surface.  Bought 4 others online, and fine.  I see them now at Global House.

 

For a wok, nice carbon steel of course, though no experience myself.  We have  big wok-ish pan, actually non stick, so don't cook at those high heats, and really don't see the need.   I rarely do stir fries anyway.

 

Stainless steel rocks, but make sure the skillet and pans are flat, as my one is slightly raised in the center, which I hate, as oil drains to the edge.  Silly design.

cast iron is probably going to weigh more than my wife.,,, any favorite brand? Buying an entire set of something would be nice... 

11 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

cast iron is probably going to weigh more than my wife.,,, any favorite brand? Buying an entire set of something would be nice... 

No brands, and not really needed.  I got my 'Lodge' skillet, most used pan, next to egg pan, from Villa Markets, damn silly price, and actually disappointed, as had to finish the surface.

 

Egg pan, use every day, got that from Global House, very inexpensive and very nice.  Two others got from LAZ, vendor no longer listed.  

 

Flat 'pizza' skillet, got online, but forget where, maybe Central, was also inexpensive and very nice.

 

Stainless Steel pan set, got from Central or Robinson, but wouldn't recommend.   Their Cuismate brands,  thick bottom, and wouldn't recommend that style and brand.  Really crap.

 

Wife does have a problem with main cast iron fry pan, and a bit heavy for her.  It's my 'go to' pan.

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

No brands, and not really needed. 

Thanks. 

 

I am trying to make this as easy and pleasant for my wife... Just want one box set of a good brand... she tends to like sets of things... 

1 hour ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Thanks. 

 

I am trying to make this as easy and pleasant for my wife... Just want one box set of a good brand... she tends to like sets of things... 

Usually sets are crap value, as half the pieces are lids.  Really do need a variety.

 

Mandatory for me is ...

... 24cm CI skillet, my 'go to' and must for searing meat (reverse sear steaks)

... Same with CI egg pan, though any non stick small pan will do (low heat).  Our egg pan is for eggs only

... large CI 'pizza' skillet, no sides (other 2 in back (round), don't get used much).  Forgot about the 'ribbed' one, and rarely used.

I run Cast Iron by Raro.... goes good.

 

14 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Is Tefal teflon? 

 

Is Teflon cancer causing if scratched? 

 

No, Tefal pots and pans are not teflon. Don't be misled by the name ( you can google for confirmation )

 

I like them because even more expensive brands I have tried are not as non stick.  I only use a plastic or wooden tool with them and when washing NEVER scour with steal  or scotchlite. I just wipe excess grease off with a tissue then sponge with washing up liquid. If on occasion I forget something is cooking ( chilli ) and there is a little sticking as a result I just soak in water for 15 minutes before washing.

Bought a set of Hafele pots for around 1400bht and good quality for the price and non stick . The zebra pots in Makro are ok but I find the edges heat up too much inside the pots and cause things to burn when reheating or cooking sauces.

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Usually sets are crap value, as half the pieces are lids.  Really do need a variety.

 

Mandatory for me is ...

... 24cm CI skillet, my 'go to' and must for searing meat (reverse sear steaks)

... Same with CI egg pan, though any non stick small pan will do (low heat).  Our egg pan is for eggs only

... large CI 'pizza' skillet, no sides (other 2 in back (round), don't get used much).  Forgot about the 'ribbed' one, and rarely used.

I think what is probably best is to stay out of it and tell my wife just to buy whatever she wants...

Ikea cookware

Cookware - Cooking Essentials - Cookware Essentials - IKEA

 

Can order online and have them deliver it if you don't want to go to a store.

 

For some reason my links will not work.

Robinson and a few other places have Meyer sets that have saucepans/lids and frying pan.  All in stainless steel. 

 

The particular model I had for years was the Meyer Classico.  Can be used on induction cookers/stoves

 

Good thick base not like some of this thin tinny <deleted>e that burns everything even if you put a candle under it. 

 

Good to buy when Robinsons have a sale

7 hours ago, jaywalker2 said:

Had the opposite experience. Mine lasted about 6 months. And I was very careful with it. And, yes,  if you scratch Teflon you should get rid of it.

Agree, my frying pan from Tefal took a dive after 5 weeks - overpriced junk - You have to be careful though as there is a knock off brand aimed at dyslexics, it is branded "TAFEL"

 

Seagull are not too bad for the price, some of the Meyer pans are quite good. I was given a set of Zwilling pans (Central Festival Chiang Mai) with a 50% discount, really nice and well made, but a bit pricey if there is no discount.

This store on Lazada sells high quality cast iron pans. Get the big one. FANTASTIC! 

Avoid teflon unless you like cancer and replacing every 150 uses.

Index mall next to Big C 2 extra has a bunch of sets and a wall full of pots and pans.

Teflon is OK, for low temp cooking, and easy cleaning. Do have one small Teflon saucepan, and good for omelet with 'acidic' (tomato) ingredients.

Recently bought a nice Stainless Steel skillet, a bit larger than my CI skillet. Advice on buying SS, make sure large / wide enough, so flame of gas burner doesn't go up side of pan. Help with keeping clean & stain free.

Oh yea, learn how to use SS so it's non stick. Gets used for things the CI doesn't like, acidic sauces manly. And larger than CI, so gets used for larger one pan dishes.

Are you a gourmet chef on the TV?

If not why all this pointless cr"p on a one YO forum?

2 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Are you a gourmet chef on the TV?

If not why all this pointless cr"p on a one YO forum?

That's for another fine contribution to the forum. That really should help people choose what cookware would be best for them.

22 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

That's for another fine contribution to the forum. That really should help people choose what cookware would be best for them.

As if what you posted would help anyone !

3 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

As if what you posted would help anyone !

On topic and informative to someone interested in cookware, the I'd yes.

Surely not as helpful as your trolling though. I'd say, keep up the good work, but know I don't need to.