Taste of OSU

Enjoy an evening filled with international fare and cultural performances

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 host 15 student organizations to cook international 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) at the event in the Great Hall Meeting Room and outside the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom. 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)
• Malaysian Students Association: Nasi Lemak (Coconut Milk Rice), Ayam Goreng Berempah (Malay Spiced Fried Chicken)
• 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
• Dance of the Soul from China
• 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 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