fried shrimp
Unicode: 1F364
Description
A steaming bowl of rice with a variety of colorful ingredients on top, typically depicting a Japanese donburi or a Korean bibimbap.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-asian
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents a feeling of hunger, satisfaction after a good meal, or appreciation for Asian cuisine. Can also evoke comfort and home-cooked food.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It represents a common and popular dish in many Asian cultures, symbolizing a hearty and complete meal. Its inclusion reflects the growing global representation of diverse cuisines in emoji sets.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger: 'So hungry, I could eat a whole bowl of this! 🍚'
- Sharing a meal: 'Dinner is served! 🍚'
- Describing comfort food: 'Nothing beats a warm bowl of rice on a cold day. 🍚'
- Referring to Asian cuisine: 'Craving some Japanese food tonight. 🍚'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to refer specifically to Japanese or Korean rice bowls, or more broadly to Asian food in general.
East Asian culture:
Contextually understood as specific types of rice bowls (e.g., donburi, bibimbap depending on the ingredients depicted or assumed). Universally recognized as a staple and comforting food.