Features:

  • 3-Ply construction delivers even heat distribution and retention for superior cooking results
  • Ergonomically designed handle for grip comfort while remaining cool to the touch when used on the stovetop
  • 18/10 stainless steel exterior and flat cooking surface makes the fry pan induction ready
  • Windsor pan-inspired, conical design provides more surface area for evaporation, resulting in faster cooking times
  • Surgical quality stainless steel cooking surface makes cookware non-reactive
Five Stars

Terrific fry pan for small items. Conducts heat well and cleans up with no mess.

Da Best Pan

Very well made. Heavy. Very well designed: long comfortable handle and specially high flare. Awesome pan period.

Five Stars

Great pan made in the USA. Perfect and sharp looking. I recommend this brand/pan above all others.

Great frying pan for the price.

It heats evenly, and is easy to cook with.

Five Stars

Really good pan. It gets hot

A beautiful, capable, hefty pan; works on induction and all other cooking surfaces; great value for the Viking name

I splurged and bought Viking appliances for my kitchen about 8 years ago. The Viking rep showed up at my door one day and presented me with a "loaner" set of Viking pots and pans. "Try them out", he said. "I think you'll like them!" Well, I sure did! And two weeks later, I was sure sorry--and reluctant--to hand that loner set back to him. I did love their performance, but the price was more than I could rationalize..... That set of pans was the 7-ply steel/aluminum line. Then Viking came out with a Professional line that is 5-ply. Even the 5-ply set was more than I wanted to pay. So, now, here is Viking's newest line: A very hefty set of pots and pans with an 18/10 stainless steel interior, an aluminum core, and a 18/0 exterior. These pans work on all cooking surfaces, and because of its 18/0 exterior, this includes induction tops. Happy days! I use induction. And I know it is not easy to find terrific quality induction cookware. PLUS, the brochure that comes with this pan talks about some non-stick pans that are in the line. So, more happy days to come, when I can locate the non-stick members of this 3-ply line. Realizing that I had experience with way more expensive Viking pots and pans, I wondered how this 3-ply fry pan would compare. What "short-changes" would I be able to notice? I'm here to report that--in the eyes of this fairly experienced home cook--I don't notice a difference: Heat distribution, heat retention, heft, balance, sturdiness, handle ergonomics, quality of the steel, and finishing touches, are all that of the way more expensive pans. If you've used the 7- or 5-ply Viking pans, I think you will be equally happy with this line. Well, maybe even happier, since the price is so right! This pan does have a shinier finish than the others. That is what I notice as a "difference". Other differences in this line I can only repeat what I read in the brochure/warranty leaflet: The lids (this pan does not have one) are glass, and the glass has a vent hole to help prevent boil-overs. Also there are some pieces that have a non-stick interior. Just a word of advice to those who will be using a pan with a stainless steel interior for the first time: Technique is different from that which you use with non-stick pans. Browning and creating a "crust" is why you choose a pan like this. Foods stick to this pan, and that should not frustrate you. You need to wait for the food to create a barrier between itself and the pan surface. Then the food can "release" from the pan and you can flip it or move it or remove it. Whatever is stuck to the pan will release with liquid heated in the pan, a little wine or water or something thin. Interior clean-up is easy with a very mild cleanser like Barkeepers Friend or BonAmi. Interesting, the instructions call for adding oil, butter, margarine to a cold pan. If you are not using a fat, then you preheat on low for a minute or two. Hand washing is recommended, but instructions say that you can place it in the dishwasher, too. The fry pans are not really stackable--the handle angles up quite a bit. It is actually the only feature of this pan that I might wish for differently. But I think the angle is meant to keep your hand at a safer distance from heat and spatters. I know this review is getting long, but I've decided to list the pots in this line, since it is new and it does not seem like all the pieces are available at this time here on Amazon. (I know that I would want a heads-up on this info.): Sauce pans and lids come in 2.4 and 3.4 quart size; Saute pans and lids come in 3.6 and 4.8 quart size; fry pans come in 8:, this 10", and 12" size; there is a 5.2 quart dutch oven and lid, and an 8 quart stock pot and lid. I do not have any info on the non-stick pots/pans. What I have mentioned has the mirror finish like this fry pan. Viking is a US company. This pan was "designed in America. Made in China." according to the box. And just a FYI: While I recommend these pots and pans, I definitely do NOT recommend, and have nothing good to say about, their appliances, nor their customer service, nor their repair service.

A quality pan for my induction stove!

I can't stress enough that a good pan makes the world if a difference when cooking on an infinite stove. I bought this pan from bed bath and beyond with a 20% discount. It's VERY heavy for a one-handed use. Be prepared to use both your hands on this. The pan is quite thick and built solid. Exterior is mirror-polished but I wish it was completely polished all the way to the bottom surface. It heats up evenly on the cooking surface, thanks to its tri-ply construction. Cooking with stainless steel is a bit tricky and I've gone through some hit or miss attempts to make it non-stick. I like it so much that I don't mind cooking in the evenings when requested.

Great pan! Looks good and performs well!

I recently purchased this Viking fry pan. After reading other's reviews, I decided to give my new pan a test. I fried an omelette in it, first putting in a very small amount of margarine and using a spatula to spread it around the base of the warming pan. I then poured in the eggs and, following instructions by an experienced cook, I allowed the omelette to cook and "release" naturally from the pan's surface. It cooked easily and evenly and the pan performed as well as any non-stick pan I own. Clean-up was a breeze! Next, I sauteed some seasoned chicken using 2 teaspoons of olive oil (see pics). Again, the pan performed beautifully. A bit of sticking, but very little. To clean, I warmed some water in the pan and "scraped" the bottom gently with a silicone spatula. Everything came off very easily, but the cook area of the pan did need a small touch up with Bar Keepers Friend cleanser. A great pan. ('Wish I knew about Viking pans before spending money on non-sticks!)

Beautiful Pan

First off, this is a GORGEOUS pan -- at least I think so. According to the packaging: * 3-Ply Construction for even heat distribution and retention * 18/0 stainless steel exterior * Flat cooking surface for induction cooktops * Surgical quality stainless steel cooking surface * Ergonomically designed handle for comfort while remaining cool to the touch * Windsor Pan-inspired design * Pan is not non-stick The bottom of the pan says it is made with 3-ply 18/10 stainless steel with a 1050 alloy core. Burner types allowed are halogen, gas, electric, induction, and ceramic. The pan is listed as 10"/25cm wide. Measurements from the widest and tallest points are 18.75" long, 10.25" wide, and about 6" (handle) & 2" (pan) high. The actual cooking surface is about 8" wide. The pan is triple-ply so there's an aluminum ply for heat sandwiched between layers of steel for durability. The seam between the layers are nicely finished and rounded but still visible. The solid and smoothly polished handle arcs away from the pan about 9.25" and stays far enough away from the flame to stay relatively cool. Obviously, if the burner flame is so large that it is licking up the sides of the pan the handle will eventually heat up. The handle is attached with two very strong rivets. Although I have not been able to cook with the pan extensively I enjoy the balance and engineering of the pan. It feels good in the hand and has enough heft to provide temperature control over the item you're cooking while not having to compensate for heat retention like thick cast iron. The stainless steel surface has not been a problem for me since I've tried to make a point of not cooking "sticky" foods such as eggs and cheeses in the pan -- they have their own pan and it is non-stick. Meats brown and release nicely while vegetables sautee like a champ. This is a very nice quality pan and, treated properly, should provide pleasurable cooking experiences for a long long time.

Exactly what we needed. Durable construction, high quality ...

Exactly what we needed. Durable construction, high quality. The only unexpected aspect was the angle of the handle, it sticks up and is not parallel to the surface of the stove.

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