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🍜🍜 Noodles Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F35C

A steaming bowl of noodles.

Released in First released as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🍜 emoji depicts a steaming bowl filled with noodles, often garnished with ingredients like fish cakes, vegetables, and eggs. It is typically used to represent ramen, a popular Japanese dish, but can also stand for any type of noodles or Asian cuisine. The warm, savory look of this emoji makes it suitable for conversations about food, specific cuisine discussions, or expressing cravings for a hearty meal."

Symbolism

  • 🍜 symbolizes comfort as it often references ramen, a warm dish people commonly enjoy leisurely.
  • It can also signify Asian cuisine culture, particularly Japanese or Chinese meals.
  • Often used in the context of a casual or comforting dining experience or food-related activities.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When discussing dinner plans involving Asian cuisine.
  • To share excitement for cozy meals during colder seasons.
  • In social media posts about food adventures, particularly in Japanese or Chinese restaurants.

Usage Examples in Conversation

It’s soo cold outside, I think I’ll make myself some ramen 🍜
Craving something savory tonight. How about Japanese food? 🍜
Dinner with friends at our favorite ramen spot 🍜
Weekend eating goals: trying out a new ramen shop in town 🍜
Making comfort food tonight. Any recipe suggestions for noodles? 🍜

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • It is best used in friendly, casual contexts, often with topics focused on food, particularly noodles or Asian dishes.
  • While commonly used to signify ramen, 🍜 can refer to any noodle dish and does not always have to specify ramen.
  • Avoid overusing it in formal texts or professional settings unless the topic is food-related and appropriate.

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