Grace Young

Grace Young is a renowned brand known as the Stir-Fry Guru and Stir-Fry Master according to the New York Times. She has also been dubbed the Wok Queen by the Washington Post and the Wok Evangelist by Chow. com.

Grace is an award-winning cookbook author, culinary historian, and filmmaker. Her cookbook Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge has won the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s Best International Cookbook Award and was a finalist for the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals). Beyond her culinary achievements, Grace is a passionate advocate for Chinatown and AAPI mom-and-pop businesses.

Her efforts to save America’s Chinatowns and combat anti-Asian hate during the pandemic have earned her recognition as a Julia Child Award recipient, the James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year Award, and a spot on USA Today's 2023 Women of the Year list. Grace is currently partnering with the James Beard Foundation on the #SupportChinatowns social media campaign, raising awareness to ensure the survival of these vibrant communities. She has also been profiled by various media outlets and has received numerous other awards and honors for her work in preserving culinary traditions and promoting Chinese-American culture.

Grace's expertise with the traditional iron wok is unparalleled, and she has popularized the concept of wok hei or the breath of a wok in Western culinary vocabulary. Her passion for healthy cooking shines through in her work, making her a respected figure in the culinary world