A fan of snails? Then Ms. Thu's Ốc Bình Dân eatery at Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment, District 3 is a must. She offers high quality food at a reasonable price. From dipping sauces to stir-fried and steamed dishes, Ms Thu ensures fresh and delicious food. Experience in person her unique snail dishes. Secret to satisfying the most demanding customers? A durable and quick & even heating pan. H Cookware is honored Ms. Thu uses our 3-ply stainless steel pan as her trusted companion. We support Ms. Thu in her mission to bring quality cuisine to everyone ..read more

Cơm tấm (Broken rice) is a popular dish and is found everywhere in Saigon. So what makes Mr. Xuong's Cơm Tấm Chị Hai food stall beloved and why is it always busy? Visit 101B Hoàng Sa, District 1 to experience first-hand his delicious dishes.  With 15 years of cooking experience, Mr. Xuong shares that one of his secrets is a durable, versatile, rust-resistant pan. H Cookware is honored Mr. Xuong uses our 3-ply stainless steel pan as his trusted companion. Our pan allows Mr. Xuong to focus on making delicious and safe dishes ..read more

Stir-fried noodles consist of noodles, vegetables, and meat. It is easy to make but to make it taste delicious requires skill. The ingredients must be cooked perfectly with no burning or sticking to the pan! To learn and taste first hand, you need to visit Ms. Thanh’s stall at 76 Alley, Hai Ba Trung. She has been selling street food for over 8 years and understands the importance of a good nonstick pan that can “survive” nearly a hundred dishes every day. With the help of our durable 3-ply material and PFOA-free nonstick coated pan, H Cookware is honored to accompany Ms. Thanh in the making of ..read more

People walking by 349 Nguyen Cong Tru street are drawn by the aroma from Ms. Nhã’s food stall. Her dish is simple and delicious with only rice, sunny side up eggs, Chinese sausage, fried chicken... It is a city favorite. “People keep coming for my fried rice. Some of them live in places as far as Binh Tan or Hoc Mon,” Ms. Nhã’s shares. To keep customers coming back, in addition to cooking skills, a good pan plays a very important role. It helps Ms. Nhã to make perfectly round sunny side up eggs and fried chicken pieces that are both crispy and juicy. Join us on an exciting culinary journey wit ..read more

This is a common question we receive from chefs whether new or old. And the answer is simple: it depends. Both our stainless clad and nonstick frying pans are excellent. Which is best for you depends on what you cook, what qualities you require and then personal preference. You really can’t go wrong with either pan.   Stainless Clad Our stainless clad pans are made from 3-ply material (stainless steel 18/10 cooking surface, aluminum core, and stainless steel 430). They are versatile, durable, non-reactive, and excellent at heat distribution with an aluminum core.  Pros Everyday pan ..read more

When looking for new nonstick cookware there are two commonly used materials: ceramic and Teflon. They are both nonstick and safe but differ slightly in performance. We outline the basics below.   Teflon Cookware Teflon is the brand name for the substance called Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE). It was patented in the 1930s and was first used in cookware in the 1960s. Dupont branded PTFE as Teflon (this is the generic name most people use today when talking about PTFE) when it launched its nonstick  cookware.  Teflon cookware used to contain trace amounts of the chemical Perfluoroo ..read more

Sea bass is a white fish that has a mild taste and when seared right, it has a crispy crunchy skin and tastes great. It is simple to do and once you master this searing technique, you can wow your friends and family, or just make yourself some great fish. We talked with Chef Jamie Celaya of OKRA FoodBar to learn how he pan sears fish to get a perfect crust and flaky inside. “When pan searing fish, there are a couple of basic rules to make for a great result. Whether using a stainless steel clad pan or a non-stick, you should follow these guidelines to assure cooking is fun and results are del ..read more

Nothing tastes better than a perfectly cooked steak. It is easy to do and with the proper technique and practice, you can create restaurant quality steak. After talking with Chef Jamie Celaya of OKRA FoodBar, we provide easy to follow tips to pan fry your steak. Our stainless clad pan is perfect to sear at high heat; essential to creating a golden-brown, crisp crust and preventing sticking. NY Strip, rib-eye or filet mignon are the simplest cuts to pan sear. Ideal thickness is 2.5-4 cm thick but you can vary thickness and type of cut to your desire.   Step 1 Make sure your meat is at ..read more

Stainless steel clad heats evenly and efficiently, so higher heat is only needed to sear and boil liquids. Step 1: Check food temperature Make sure your food and ingredients are at room temperature before you cook. Cold foods tend to stick to a hot pan. And it helps evenly cook proteins when starting at room temperature.   Step 2: Pre-Heat Pre-heat your pan over medium-low heat to help minimize food-sticking issues. If you add cooking oil from the beginning when the stainless steel pan is not hot enough, it will slow down the release of steam from the food and cause stickiness on the sur ..read more

Let It Cool You never want to run cold water on a hot pan. This may cause the pan to warp. After you cook, let the pan cool to room temperature. While you wait, you can wipe the pan clean from oils and butters to prevent clogging in your sink drain. Or you can deglaze the pan after searing with wine or stock, then let cool, and save the liquid for later cooking.   Hand Wash We do not recommend using a dishwasher due to harsh chemicals. Rather, wash the pan with warm water, soap and a sponge or dish rag. For more difficult areas, you can use the back of a sponge or scotch brite pad. Dry yo ..read more