steaming bowl
Unicode: 1F35C
Description
A close-up of a steaming bowl filled with a clear broth, thin noodles, and various toppings. The broth is light brown or amber, and the noodles are typically wheat-based. Toppings often include a slice of pink-swirl narutomaki, green onions, and sometimes a slice of meat or a boiled egg.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-asian
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often evokes feelings of warmth, comfort, satisfaction, and hunger. It can represent a hearty meal, a cozy feeling, or the enjoyment of Japanese cuisine.
Backstory
The Ramen emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Ramen itself is a Japanese noodle dish, but its origins are debated, with many believing it was introduced from China. It evolved significantly in Japan to become the diverse and popular dish it is today. The emoji captures a typical representation of a bowl of ramen.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger or craving ramen: 'Craving a hot bowl of ramen right now! 🍜'
- Sharing a meal: 'Dinner is served! 🍜😋'
- Talking about Japanese food: 'Visited a new Japanese restaurant and had amazing ramen. 🍜'
- Comfort food: 'Nothing beats ramen on a cold day. 🍜'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a popular Japanese dish, often associated with ramen bars and comfort food. Represents deliciousness and a satisfying meal.
East Asian culture:
A staple food, deeply embedded in daily life and culinary tradition. Can symbolize a quick, delicious, and often affordable meal. Specific styles of ramen (e.g., tonkotsu, shoyu) are highly valued.