Amazing Quality at an Affordable Price
The 3Pcs Stainless Steel Frying Pan Set by Umite is a great base set of pans that are made to last. I was scared having never used pans stainless steel pans before but I ended really liking them for several reasons. So one thing I love is that the handles don’t get hot. They stay comfortable to the touch unlike others where they get hot and you need a pot holder to move the pan. Another thing that was pretty significant to me was that my previous pans had a bit of a raise in the middle of the bottom so when frying the oils would pool to the sides and not be even. These pans have a flat bottom so when I add a bit of avocado oil or olive oil, it has an even coating on the bottom which it’s great because it heats more uniformly and it feels like it cooks faster.

I love that these pans they can be used on any cooktop surface (electric, gas, induction, glass, ceramic and they can even go in the oven) plus they’re dishwasher safe, but I think I’ll be handwashing them. The set comes with an 8″, 10″, 12″ pan with matching lids for the 10″ and 12″. I love that I don’t have to worry about scraping the bottom of the pan since it’s stainless steel and they don’t have a coating of nonstick on them. not a coating, so there’s nothing to scratch or scrape off. These pans are really a great gift idea too, they’d be perfect for anyone who loves cooking or someone who’s getting their first place and need some quality pans for their kitchen that will last. This is overall a top-notch set. That I’m enjoying using and that I would recommend for anyone highly.

Great Starter Set or Cook on a Budge
I’ve never assembled cookware before this purchase, lol. I had to screw the handles onto the pans and the lids of each. They provide a tiny screwdriver that isn’t effective. I pulled out a regular size Phillips head and it was much easier! The lid handles are interchangeable, yet fit the larger lid better than the medium, and the pan handles are easy to identify as they correlate with the size of each pan. Plenty of screws and nuts are provided. Once attached, they are very sturdy and balanced. These are heavy stainless pans. They work very well at distributing heat on my electric cooktop, even on the smaller burners. The key is to heat the pan and oil before starting to cook, as directed in the included directions. I tried potstickers for my trial run. They almost always stick unless I use ceramic non-stick. They didn’t stick in this pan and were easy to brown uniformly before replacing the lid to steam. Afterward, the pan had a good bit of brown gunk that looked like it was going to be tough to get off. I let the pan cool then soaked in dish water for a few minutes. It didn’t wash away easily with the dish sponge or rag, so I grabbed a magic eraser easily wiped away every bit of residue and returned it to it’s original shiny surface. These are not top-of-the-line pans, which is evident by the price. However, these are very good pans at a reasonable price! They say they are dishwasher safe, but I’d say you’re better off to wash by hand to get them spotless and keep them looking shiny and nice. The size assortment is perfect for cooking just about any meal. An added benefit is that they are ovensafe up to 500. These are a great investment as a kitchen starter set or anyone on a tight budget. I like the non-stick feature provided by the fine polish rather than Teflon or some other chemical or easy to nick coating. They recommend using wooden utensils or something that won’t scratch the surface. Obviously, you want to maintain the integrity of the polished surface and stainless steel is more durable than anything else I’ve ever tried. I removed a star because the lid handles don’t secure flatly to the surface on one of the lids. It’s not a huge deal, but it demonstrates a lack of quality, quality control or cutting corners. It doesn’t affect functionality but it does slightly affect appearance and ease of assembly.