Taste of OSU

Promotional image for "Taste of OSU 2025" featuring three photographs: one with individuals serving food at a booth, one with three people in blue aprons smiling, and one with a group wearing red celebrating. The text "Taste of OSU 2025" and "Explore flavors of the world" appears in bold.

On Friday, February 14, 2025, 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 to attend, and food tickets are $1 each. Advance food ticket sales begin February 10 at the Information Desk in the Ohio Union and in 140 Enarson Classroom Building (cash and BuckID only).

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:

  • To allow the campus community to experience other cultures through the tasting of ethnic foods from around the world
  • To provide students from different backgrounds a space to share and celebrate their culture and traditions through food, educational displays and performances

Food and cultural booths

Student OrganizationsDishes
African Youth League
(cultural booth only)		 
Albanians at The Ohio State University
  • Tave Dheu (Beef with roasted pepper and tomato)­
  • Petulla (fried dough) with honey­
Bangladeshi Student Association
  • Chicken Shahi Roast
  • Polao (Rice) 
Brazilian Students Association 
  • Brigadeiro
  • Pao de Queijo
Burmese Student Association
(cultural booth only)		 
Caribbean Student Association 
  • Brown Stew Chicken 
  • White Rice 
Chinese Students and Scholars Society & Chinese American Student Association
  • Braised Pork Belly
  • Chinese Almond Tofu With Fruit
Hong Kong Student Association
  • Hong Kong Style French Toast 
  • Lo Bak Go (Hong Kong style radish cake) 
Indian Students Association and Cook with Communities
  • Chai
Indonesian Student Association 
  • Klepon – Indonesian Sweet Rice Cake
  • Perkedel - Indonesian Vegetable Fritters  

Iranian Student Association 

  • Loobia Polo with Salad Shirazi
  • Kashk-e-Bademjoon (Eggplant Dip) 
Jordanian Student Organization 
  • Maqlubah
  • Harissa 

Malaysian Students Association 

  • Begedil (Fried Potato Patty)
  • Sago Gula Melaka (Sago Pudding with Palm Sugar)
Mexican Student Association 
  • Agua de horchata 
Pakistani American Students’ Association 
  • Chicken Biryani  
  • Mango Kulfi
Palestinian Women’s Association & Students for Justice in Palestine 
  • Musakhan Rolls (Chicken Sumac Rolls)
  • Baklawa (Baklava) 
Puerto Rican Student Association
  • Arroz con Gandules 
  • Flan de Queso
Punjabi Student Association
(cultural booth only)		 
Russian Student Association 
  • Blini (Russian Crepes)
  • Salad Olivier
Sri Lankan Association 
  • Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
  • Kiri Bath with Lunu Miris (Milk Rice with Chili & Onion Paste) 
Taiwanese Student Association 
  • Taiwanese-style Braised Pork on Rice with Pickles and Egg
  • Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
The Ukrainian Society of The Ohio State University
  • Varenyky
  • Medivnyk
Western Sahel Student Association 
  • Bissap
  • Ginger