Helen’s Asian Kitchen Bamboo Stir Fry Spatula and Cooking Utensil, 13-Inch

I have this spatula and other items from Helen's Asian Kitchen, well designed, practical, nicely made, and affordable. Actually, I have two of these wok spatulas, a matched pair, and usually use both of them at the same time, one in each hand, just aim them at each other while scooping up sauté, stir-fry or whatever before flipping those foods over. Cast iron woks are usually heavy enough to not shift about on a stove top but lighter weight carbon steel woks can easily shift about and that is when having a spatula in each hand can be quite useful, just use them to push and by flipping food steer the wok back to where you want the wok to be, no need to put a spatula or both spatulas down and reach for a wok's handle(s) and meanwhile non-stop cooking can continue. This is especially useful and a safer thing to do when approaching the smoke point of cooking oil, yes, I try to leave wok hei cooking to professional Chinese chefs who know how to cook over very high heat. Anyway, Helen's Asian Kitchen is a go-to place to look for practical and useful cookware, utensils and equipment. Try the 8 inch Chinese chefs knife, forged and made of Japanese high carbon steel.

Very fast delivery item was as described. I haven’t had it for too long yet, so I don’t know how long it will last but so far things are working well. I do wish the arm was a little bit shorter, but I can work with that.

Recently switched to wood because of plastic, leaving micro plastics in your food, and I am super happy with this brand. The durability shape and scraper qualities are very amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for a great wooden spoon option.

Bamboo is lightweight and strong!Ordered two 15” spatulas and one is 3/4” shorter than the other (4 stars).I wanted longer spatulas for stir frying rice and noodles(chow mein/fun, pad thai, pancit, yakisoba, etc.). I’ve been using two 12” bamboo spatulas, the right hand holds one way and the left had holds the other way and toss the rice/noodles. These longer handles ensure I don’t get burn from the wok rim. Love it!For years I have only use one piece(not glued) wood(bamboo, teak, acacia, beech, coconut(from trunk), olive) spoons/spatulas when cooking. It’s natural and doesn’t scratch my pots/pans.

>==> Following review & comparison is not funded by anyone but the reviewer, who was curious. <==<The 14.5” Bamboo Handle Wok Spatula is a good quality wok tool. Construction that is more solid than usual: although it is obviously machined at the finish, the metal part of the tool has the feel of a forged piece. This gives it a good heft, solid. The Bamber is of birch, of good dense quality, and is well finished. The Helen Chen is entirely of bamboo. I’m not familiar with the JJMG wood choice.- The curved working edge on these tools is good for the wok. I prefer a wider blade, but that may be just me. Haven’t used these yet, but wanted to post these impressions from a comparison of this item to the others shown in 2nd photo — all from same order. As you may be able to see, the metal tool is the widest blade (~3.75”). The bamboo Helen Chen tool is the narrowest at a bit under 3”. In between are the JJMG pair and the Bamber at about 3.5”. The curvature of the considered spatulas is an interesting point: all except the JJMG spatula have the same curve, and vary only in how much of it they give you. The JJMG is marginally more flat.- The metal-bamboo tool is the longest, at 14.5”. The others are between 13.25” (JJMG) and 14” (Bambei). Helen Chen’s bamboo tool is 13.5”.- Finish on the tools is variable and reflects the construction material chosen. The metal is highly polished, and this consideration extends to the bamboo handle. The Bambei is of birch and is finely polished on the top and the handle, less finely on the blade bottom. The JJMG spoons are of a wood I am not familiar with — it is light both in color and in weight. Time will tell if this less dense (than birch) holds up as well. The Helen Chen bamboo spatula has the least-finished feel, although it seems quite adequate for the chore use it will see.- SUMMING UP: I had originally thought that curvature would be a significant consideration, but with these examples in front of me, it seems the twin considerations of material (bamboo and wood are easier on one’s wok finish) and width of the blade may have more to do with cooking performance. I can already see that the Helen Chen, which I initially disparaged for its narrower form-factor, may in fact be better at getting into the “corner” where the wok bottom transitions to the sides. I expect the metal-bamboo hybrid to be the most durable, time alone will reveal whether it suits my preferences. Of the 3 “wooden” spatulas, the Bamber is the most polished, the JJMG the least. The Bamber has a U-shaped ridge strengthening the edge of the blade. Helen Chen mimics this to a lesser degree. This should make the tool last longer, but again, time will render its verdict.BOTTOM LINE: You choose! All of these seem good tools that will work with your wok well, if they suit you well.<<I am posting this review for each of the tools reviewed, The text’s the same, but ratings are specific to each tool.>>

I have been looking for something this size to add to a wedding present of a 7 qt kitchen aide mixer which I bought for my sons upcoming wedding . Many years ago at a good kitchen store I happened to purchase a 15” stir fry spatuala and it has been my go to spatula / stirrer ect. for over twenty years and still going strong . After purchasing the mixer this month I thought it would nice to have one as the mixer has a deep bowl and making things carrot cakes calls for a larger product to stir and scrap the bowl . This will be perfect for deep bowl cooking and stirring just as my old one is . I have no idea who made my old one so it took a bit of hunting something down. This size and shape is completely comparable though not quite as thin in the handle as my original, I know it will be fabulous to use for many years . The shape is perfect . I would recommend this product .

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I make alpt of carmelcorn and chex mix and this spoon is perfect because it can clean the side of my bowl perfectly! I run it through my dishwasher no problem! The functionality of this spoon is amazing, doesn't scratch the bowls, the size is the perfect size to mix big batches without getting stuff all over your hand, the price is right, cooking ability is perfect