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Taste of OSU

Students talking with one another at Taste of OSU
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On Friday, February 19, 2027, 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 (BuckID and credit/debit only). Advanced online and in-person ticket sales will be available closer to the event date. 

As an Ohio State Signature Event, Taste of OSU is partly supported through the Student Activity Fee. 

Applications for student organizations to participate in Taste of OSU will be available in October. 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
  • To provide students from different backgrounds a space to share and celebrate their culture and traditions through food, educational displays and performances
2026 Taste of OSU award winners

Food

  • Bangladeshi Student Association - First place
  • Taiwanese American Student Association and Taiwanese Student Association - Second place
  • Western Sahel Student Association - Third place

Cultural Booth

  • Iraqi Student Association - First place
  • Sri Lanka Association - Second place
  • North and South Sudanese Student Association - Third place

Most Tickets Collected

  • Pakistani American Student Association - First place
  • Brazilian Student Association - Second place
  • Puerto Rican Student Association - Third place

 

2026 Taste of OSU Dishes

Student Organizations

Dishes

African Youth League
  • Nigerian Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers
  • Puff Puff (West African fried sweet dough balls)
Albanians at The Ohio State University
  • Tave Dheu (Beef with roasted pepper and tomato)
  • Petulla (fried dough) with honey
Bangladeshi Student Association
  • Fuska (Pani Puri)
  • Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt)
Brazilian Students Association
  • Pao de Queijo
  • Carrot Cake with Brigadeiro Topping
Chinese American Student Association
  • Cong You Bing (scallion pancakes)
  • Almond Tofu with Fruit
French Club and Italian Club
  • Bruschetta
  • Truffes au Chocolat (chocolate truffles)
Indian Students Association
  • Chili Paneer
  • Gulab Jamun
Indonesian Student Association
  • Nasi Goreng Gila (crazy fried rice)
  • Jasuke (corn with milk and cheese)
International Friendships 
  • Booth only
Iraqi Student Association
  • Dolma
  • Mahalabia (creamy milk pudding)
Korean Student Association
  • Japchae (Korean sweet potato noodles stir-fried with vegetables)
  • Kimchijeon (Korean-style kimchi pancake) 
Malaysian Students Association
  • Onde-onde Gula Melaka (pandan coconut mochi balls filled with palm sugar)
  • Kuih Bakar Pandan (pandan bakes custard cake)
Mexican Student Association - Beverage Only
  • Horchata
North and South Sudanese Association
  • Basboosa
  • Taamia Sliders
Pakistani American Students' Association
  • Chicken Biryani
  • Mango Kulfi
Palestinian Womens Association and Students for Justice in Palestine
  • Musakhan Rolls (chicken sumac rolls)
  • Baklava
Puerto Rican Student Association
  • Arroz con Gandules
  • Flan de Queso
Sri Lankan Association 
  • Booth only
Taiwanese American Student Association and Taiwanese Student Association
  • San Bei Ji (three cup chicken)
  • Taiwanese-style Braised Pork with Pickles and Egg
The Ukrainian Society at The Ohio State University
  • Varenyky (potato and cheese filled dumplings)
  • Medivnik (layered honey cake with sweet cream filling)
Western Sahel Student Organization - Beverage Only
  • Bissap
  • Ginger Drink
2026 Taste of OSU Performance Schedule

Performance Window

Student Organizations

5-5:26 p.m.
  • UKAN Dance Crew
  • Oriental Dance Troupe
  • Salsa Club
5:27-5:30 p.m.Short Break
5:31-6:03 p.m.
  • Pilipino Student Association
  • Indian Students Association
  • Daebak
  • Agent-7 Dance and Performance Club
  • Wushu Kung Fu Club
6:04-6:29 p.m.
  • Chinese Folk Music Orchestra
  • Dance of the Soul
  • Delta Phi Lambda Sorority Incorporated
6:30-6:35 p.m.Intermission
6:35-7:03 p.m.
  • ZUVAA Afro Caribbean Dancers
  • Next Crew
  • The Irish Dance Team at The Ohio State University
  • Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Incorporated
7-7:35 p.m.
  • Inaayat Dance Team
  • Top Pride of Korea
  • Sigma Epsilon Phi
  • Breaking Club at The Ohio State University
  • The Dance Coalition at The Ohio State University
7:35-8 p.m.
  • Art of Freedom Dabke Troupe
  • Folclor Hispano
  • Buckeye Baithak
  • Korean Student Association (Queen of Aces)
8-8:15 p.m.
  • Bangladeshi Student Association
  • J2K