bento box
A steaming bowl of ramen noodles with various toppings, typically including slices of pork (chashu), a soft-boiled egg (ajitsuke tamago), seaweed (nori), and green onions (negi). The noodles are immersed in a savory broth.
There are different emoji meanings for bento box in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with Japanese cuisine, comfort food, or a trendy meal option.
- East Asian culture
- A staple comfort food, deeply integrated into daily life and various regional culinary traditions; evokes feelings of nostalgia, home, or a quick, satisfying meal.