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Taste of OSU

On Friday, February 16, 2024, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union, the Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU, an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 40 different international clubs on campus.

The event is free and open to the public. To sample the array of international dishes prepared by the student organizations, attendees must purchase $1 tickets.

Advance tickets

Advance tickets will be available for purchase (cash and BuckID only) starting Monday, February 12 at the Office of International Affairs in 140 Enarson Classroom Building and the information desk at the Ohio Union. Tickets can be purchased at the Office of International Affairs through Thursday, February 15 and at the Ohio Union through Friday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Participating organizations

Food and cultural booths

Organization Dishes
Albanians at The Ohio State University  
Baltic Club at The Ohio State University
  • Kisielius (Cranberry Drink)
Bangladeshi Student Association
  • Chicken Shahi Roast
  • Polao (Rice)
Brazilian Student Association
  • Brigadeiro
  • Pao de Queijo
Caribbean Students Association
  • Jerk Chicken
  • Rice and Peas
Chinese American Student Association
  • Chinese Almond Tofu with Fruit
  • Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes)
Cook With Communities & Pilipino Student Association
  • Chicken Adobo
  • Coconut Rice
Hong Kong Student Association
  • Gu Lou Yuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)
  • Hong Kong Style French Toast
Indian Students Association
  • Gulab Jamun
  • Paneer Chili
Jordanian Student Association
  • Knafeh
  • Mansaf
Latinx Student Association & Puerto Rican Student Association
  • Arroz con Gandules y Tostones
  • Flan de Queso
Lebanese Student Organization
  • Knefeh (Lebanese Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Syrup)
  • Shish Tawouk with Toum (Chicken Kabobs with Garlic Sauce)
Malaysian Student Association
  • Popiah Goreng (Fried Spring Roll)
  • Popiah Goreng Sambal (Fried Spring Roll coated with Red Chili Paste)
Mexican Student Association
  • Agua de Horchata
Pakistani American Students’ Association
  • Chicken Biryani
  • Mango Kulfi
Palestinian Women’s Association & Students for Justice in Palestine
  • Baklawa (Baklava)
  • Musakhan Rolls (Chicken Sumac Rolls)
Persian Students Association & Iranian Students Union
  • Persian Eggplant Dip
  • Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh (Rice with Chicken)
Romanian Club at OSU  
Russian Student Association
  • Blini (Russian Crepes)
  • Salad Olivier
Saudi Students Organization  
Sri Lankan Association
  • Kiri Bath with Lunu Miris (Milk Rice with Chili and Onion Paste)
  • Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Taiwanese American Student Association
  • Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
The Ukrainian Society of The Ohio State University
  • Holubtsi
  • Medivnyk

Performances

Time Organization
5-6:30 p.m.
  • Baltic Club at The Ohio State University
  • Bangladeshi Student Association
  • Daebak
  • French Club
  • Sigma Epsilon Phi - The Greek and Orthodox Students of The Ohio State University
  • The Irish Dance Team at Ohio State University
  • Burmese Student Association at The Ohio State University
  • Next Crew
  • Dance of the Soul from China
  • OSU Inaayat
6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Chinese Folk Music Orchestra
  • Indian Students Association
  • J2K
  • Oriental Dance Troupe
  • OSU Dhadkan
  • Salsa Club
  • The Meshuganotes
7:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Ethiopian Student Organization
  • Zuvaa Afro-Caribbean Dancers
  • Art of Freedom at The Ohio State University
  • Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
  • Malaysian Students Association
  • Korean International Student Organization
  • Somali Students Association

As an Ohio State Signature Event, Taste of OSU is partly supported through the Student Activity Fee. If you have any questions regarding Taste of OSU, please email tasteofosu@osu.edu.

Taste of OSU has two primary purposes: