> I assume the goal here is to eliminate the expensive and leaky natural gas delivery network entirely: nobody is going to build something that complicated just

> I assume the goal here is to eliminate the expensive and leaky natural gas delivery network entirely: nobody is going to build something that complicated just so a few foodies can make stir fry (and people who really care can purchase it in bottled form.) There are inductive surfaces explicitly designed for woks, with a very deep, concave "bowl" to accommodate the wok. I know two families (both Thai) that have bought them with zero regret and no complaints. Not cheap and certainly niche, but they do work as expected. UPDATE: There are also adapter rings designed to work with woks. These aren't "half-assed, maybe they work" items. They are made for commercial kitchens, as in actual restaurants. Restaurants don't pay Gaggenau for hoping something works and doesn't disappoint customers -- they pay them because it does.