The Office of International Affairs will host Taste of OSU on February 17, 2023, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at the Ohio Union. Taste of OSU will be slightly modified and will host 15 student organizations to cook food and decorate a cultural booth as well as showcase approximately 20 cultural performances throughout the evening.
Admission to the event is free and attendees may purchase food tickets for $1 (cash and BuckID only). Advance tickets will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, February 14 in Enarson Classroom Building and the information desk in the Ohio Union.
Participating organizations
Food and cultural booths
Arab Student Union & Organization of Arab Students: Ground Meat, Rice
Brazilian Students Association: Pastel, Brigadeiro
Caribbean Student Association: Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas
Indian Students Association: Pav Bhaji, Malai Kulfi
Indonesian Student Association: Beef Rendang, Nasi Kuning
Korean Student Association: Kimbap (Veggie), Kimbap (Meat)
Latinx Student Association & University-wide Council of Latinx Organizations: Pupusas, Arroz con Leche Peruanos
Lebanese Student Organization: Shish Tawouk (Chicken Kabobs with Garlic Sauce), Knefeh (Lebanese Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Syrup)
Pakistani American Students’ Association: Biryani, Kheer
Palestinian Women's Association & Students for Justice in Palestine: Falafel, Masakhan (Flatbread Sumac Chicken Sandwiches)
Persian Students Association: Barberry Rice (Zereshk Polo), Joojeh Kabab (Grilled Saffron Chicken)
Romanian Club at OSU
Saudi Student Organization
Sri Lankan Association: Sri Lankan Chicken Curry, Kiri Bath with Lunu Miris (Milk Rice with Chili & Onion Paste)
Taiwanese American Student Association: Liang Mian, Dan Bing
The Ukrainian Society of The Ohio State University: Chebureki, Medivnyk
Performances
Aloha Dance Club
Art of Freedom Dabke Troupe at The Ohio State University
Chinese Folk Music Orchestra
The Ethiopian and Eritrean Organization at Ohio State
The Irish Dance Team at The Ohio State University
Indian Students Association
Indonesian Student Association
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
Korean International Student Organization
Korean Student Association
Malaysian Students Association
Next Crew
OSU Inaayat
Pilipino Student Association
Salsa Club
Vietnamese Student Association
Zuvaa Afro-Caribbean Dancers
Taste of OSU is an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 30 different international and ethnic 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.
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 emailtasteofosu@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
