Onyx Collection / Grill Pan

TECHEF never fails to impress me with their high quality cookware--this is not an exception. I typically avoid grilling because it can turn into a smokey, messy experience very fast, but this grill pan is a lifesaver for getting nice browning without going through the hassle of cooking on a traditional grill set up. Impressions: - Packaging & Shipping - My grill pan arrived in the signature TECHEF box which is very sturdy and has frustration free packaging so you can get to cooking right away. The pan itself was protected by a foam sleeve and the handle had a bubble wrap sleeve to ensure no damage occurs during transit. I can always count on TECEHF to pack their cookware with care and in a timely manner. - Design & Construction - The pan itself is very sleek and has a good weight to it that doesn't feel like it would break off an arm, but it also doesn't feel flimsy. The stainless steel handle is a nice touch and makes the pan very easy to handle. The bottom of the pan has an inverted grill design to help distribute heat to the ridges. The nonstick coating is unique because it makes grilling less stressful for novice grillers, it is very forgiving and allows for better movement around the pan. The grill ridges are slightly rounded and helps move oil around the perimeter of the pan. While grilling some carne asada for tacos it did a great job at searing the meat without creating a lot of smoke. For any vegetarians or vegans this would be great for grilling marinated vegetables like zucchinis or mushrooms. The grilling ridges themselves are not super pronounced, so it doesn't create super dark lines on things like vegetables or poultry. I simply was looking to get that signature char, so this pan lives up to my expectations. - Cleanup & Care - One of the great things I love about about TECHEF's nonstick technology is that most of the time rinsing their pans with hot water alone is enough to clean most of their cookware. I just give my pan a quick scrub with a plant-based soap and a nylon soap and my grill pan is ready to go. As extra precaution I would recommend using non-scratching cooking utensils (ie. not stainless steel) in order to prevent premature scratching. Washing by hand is always the best way to care for your pans and and the super nonstick designs make that a breeze. In the past when I would grill I would use a double burner grill pan, but it was definitely past its prime and would stick and leave my apartment smokey . The cleanup would be a nightmare and it was simply far too much work for grilling. Luckily I now have the option for easy grilling with this pan and is a stylish alternative to gangly indoor grill pans. I couldn't be more pleased to add this to my cookware arsenal and would completely recommend this to anyone.