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Clara Wang

Clara Wang is a freelance writer based in Austin, TX but often found wandering abroad exploring culture through the lens of food and drink. Her work has been featured in publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, Eater Austin, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, the Austin American Statesman, and the Daily Dot. Her monthly column Stir Fried explores Asian diasporic cuisines around the world.

Stir Fried: Chef Devan Rajkumar gives a masterclass on Indo-Guyanese flavors

The restaurateur has studied his culture’s cuisine his whole life to preserve its unique flavor combinations and cooking techniques

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Stir Fried: Jamaican Chinese food gives island classics new horizons

Little known fact: Soy sauce is a staple in every Jamaican household

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Stir Fried: Indian-South African food grew from a strong network of villages

How a contentious cultural marriage birthed an unintentionally delicious cuisine

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Stir Fried: The delicious role Japan has played in Peruvian cuisine

In this new monthly column, writer Clara Wang dives into Asian diasporic stories through fusion food; first up: Japanese Peruvian dishes

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So many ways to ring in the Lunar New Year

China may be the biggest country to observe Lunar New Year, but different ethnic groups within the country celebrate the holiday differently

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Leo Vice Is Bringing More Asian Representation to the World of Porn

Writer Clara Wang talks with the 38-year-old Bay Area native about his unconventional career path, the antidote to toxic masculinity, and sex on a Peloton

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Nothing Will Stop Jiaoying Summers from Speaking her Truth

From Chinese politics to Asian beauty standards to penis jokes, nothing is off limits for this comedian

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In Praise of American Chinese Food

Writer Clara Wang gives the history of the country’s most well-known American Chinese chains, and calls out the dishes they do best

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What Do Chinese Food and Mexican Food Have in Common?

As writer Clara Wang shares, more than you’d think

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