You'll find all current eat and drink emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!
Root vegetable often called turnip or radish. With its bright orange color and green leaves, it is associated with healthy, organic and fresh food.
Meaning:
Health, nutrition and nature are symbolized by the root vegetable . In conversation, it refers to the importance of a balanced and healthy diet. It can also refer to vegetable growing or agriculture in general. As a metaphor for growth and development, because root vegetables grow and develop underground.
Today I bought fresh vegetables in the market.
We should all pay more attention to what we eat. 🍽️
I like to work in my garden and grow my own vegetables. 🌱
A classic favorite at events, snack stands, and barbecues.
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Hamburger
I love American food! The fast food classic par excellence: sesame rolls topped with a kind of ground beef steak, tomato, onion slices and lettuce. Used in connection with the United States or food in general.
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French fries
We're going to the chippy! Ingredient of national dishes, for instance, with mussels in France or fish and chips in the UK. Fast food, as a side dish and globally a popular frozen product.
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Slice Of Pizza
Pizza salami is the most popular pizza in Germany. Many people associate it with a cozy evening with friends. Or to fight a hangover after an evening of convivial drinking.
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Sandwich
Fancy a snack? Two or more (toasted) slices of bread topped with cold meat, cheese, salad and mayonnaise. Classically without the crust and cut in triangles. A quick meal, a sandwich, for a picnic or the occasional hunger while out and about. Sandwich method (wrapping negative things in a praise) or the sandwich child.
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Filled pita
We're going for a kebab! A filled flatbread or pita with salad, meat or falafel and sauce. It can also be a gyros sandwich or shawarma. Refers to food or fast food. Might represent hunger.
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Falafel
Dinner tonight at the Turkish restaurant? Popular oriental food. Fried balls made from pureed chickpeas. Originally from Egypt. Fast food variant and vegetarian alternative to kebab.
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Taco
Viva la Mexico! I feel like Mexican food! Popular Mexican fast food dish. Crunchy corn or wheat tortilla filled with minced meat, salad, cheese and salsa.
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Burrito
We’re going to the new Mexican restaurant! Soft wheat tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, minced meat, salad and cheese. Mexican (fast food) dish from the Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine.
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Tamale
I love Mexican food! Traditional Central American dish. Corn dough, meat and other ingredients are steamed in corn or banana leaves. In connection with travel, exotic cuisine or the preferred food.
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Lettuce
I'm on a diet! A bowl of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Can refer to a healthy lifestyle or eating habits (vegetarian, vegan) and express a preference for salad.
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Flat pan with food
I am going on vacation to Spain! The traditional national dish paella is prepared in a metal pan: saffron rice, vegetables and meat or fish. Can be used for a dinner with friends or cooking in general.
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Can
Today we only have canned food or “I'll take some canned food with me to go camping“. The can contains food that has been preserved by heating up, such as fruits, vegetables or soups.
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Jar
I'm canning jam! An empty canning jar or screw jar for preserving and storing food. Often used by kitchen fans in combination with food emojis, such as fruit or pickles. Can also indicate an effort.
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Spaghetti
I love pasta! Spaghetti with tomato sauce is an Italian classic. Very popular with young and old people. Shows your own fondness for pasta and stands for Italy.
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Steaming Bowl
Japanese dish with ramen noodles. Traditionally served with chopsticks. The steaming bowl can also represent a warm, cooked meal such as soup.
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Pot of food
I'm so hungry! A pot filled with food. Could be a stew or a soup dish. Measured by the pot size, a filling meal for more than one person. Emoji is related to food and cooking.
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Curry and rice
I love the Asian cuisine! Asian curry dish served in a bowl. The base is a usually a creamy sauce with various spices and meat or fish and vegetables, between super hot and mild.
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Sushi
Sushi is a Japanese dish. Boiled vinegar rice is rolled up with raw fish and vegetables and served in bite-sized pieces. In addition to soy sauce, it is usually served with wasabi and pickled ginger.
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Bento box
I brought something for my lunch break! Bento refers to a Japanese box with practical compartments. This way, lunch or dinner can be well prepared and transported. Can refer to Japan, food in general or the trend meal prep.
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Stuffed Pasta
General term for a dish, with different fillings. Depending on the country, the stuffed pasta has different names: Dumpling (China), Empanada (Spain), Gyoza (Japan), Jiaozi (Korea), or Pierogi (Poland).
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Oyster
The world is my oyster! Decadent and aphrodisiac food, manufacturer of pearls and symbol of sexuality and fertility. The hard shell protects the clam from enemies.
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Fried Prawn
The prawn fritter (ebi furai) is a popular food in Japan. Appears in connection with a holiday in Asia, a visit to a Japanese restaurant, or with small male genitals.
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Rice Ball
“I've ordered Japanese food” or “I'm hungry!” Rice balls with edible seaweed leaves. Like rice crackers, they are part of the most popular Japanese food.
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Cooked Rice
Traditionally, cooked rice is said to have a magic power. Means that better living conditions are waiting for you or that you will be served a delicious rice dish.
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Rice Cracker
Let's go to an Asian restaurant! Rice cracker with an edible seaweed leaf. Is a very popular snack in Japan.
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Fish Cake With Swirl Design
Japanese fish burger “Narutomaki” with pink spiral pattern. For example, as a topping in ramen noodle soup. Emoji is also known as a synonym of the “@” sign.
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Fortune cookie
Belief is able to move mountains! Aphorism or prophecy: The fortune cookie is known from Chinese restaurants in the US or Europe. You cannot read the banner within the sweet pastry before you break the biscuit open. Stands for Far Eastern philosophy.
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Moon cake
The Chinese moon cake is traditionally eaten in autumn during the Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival). The small sweet or spicy cakes are given away to relatives. Are said to be the precursors of fortune cookies. Symbol of autumn and harvest.
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Oden
Typical Japanese winter dish. Oden consists of several ingredients, such as boiled egg, potatoes, seafood and tofu. Served as a stew or on a spit for dipping in sauce. Often used in conjunction with Japan.
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Dango
Dangos are steamed dumplings made of rice flour and water. Often they are served on a spit. In this variant, the balls are colored with red beans, egg yolk, and matcha.
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Scraped ice
I love ice on hot summer days! Food trend from Japan and very popular in Hawaii. Ice blocks consisting of water and fruits or syrup are scraped. Refreshing and very soft texture.
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Ice creme
Let's have some ice cream! One or more scoops of ice cream in a cup, often garnished with crumble, fruit, waffle rolls, chocolate sauce and cream. Symbol for the summer and popular refreshment on hot days.
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Soft ice
Summer, sun, ice cream. The ice cream gets its soft texture through being frothed by overpressure. Soft ice cream is mainly distributed via fast food chains. The emoji can also be used for an ice cream in a waffle or frozen yogurt.
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Pie
I love cake or “American Pie is my favorite movie“! Ingredients stewed under a cover of dough, savory or sweet. Crispy outside, juicy inside: Pies are popular in the English and American areas.
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Piece Of Cake
Shortcake is a typical American dessert. The tea cake is traditionally made with strawberries in summer. Can be used for invitations, e.g. for coffee and cake, or to express the desire for something sweet.
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Cupcake
A case for the calorie police! As sweet as sugar and beautiful to look at. The small decorated mini tarts are usually made of batter with a topping, such as mousse or cream and sugar pearls. American pet name.
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Birthday Cake
Traditionally, the cake with the burning candles is a birthday cake. The birthday child blows out the candles and wishes for something. Generally for celebrations and congratulations.
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Pudding
I definitely want another dessert! Mixture cooked in a water bath, mostly made of eggs, milk and sugar, served with caramel sauce. Can also be used for flan, creme caramel, English cream or desserts in general.
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Lollipop
You're so sweet! or “I want candy!“ The lollipop conveys fun and reminds us of our childhood. Also used to conciliate a person or in a sexual context. Popular emoji of food bloggers.
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Candy
You are so sweet! Symbol of childishness and cuteness. The bonbon (from the French “bon”, good) is a candy made of sugar for sucking. Also used as a synonym for an encore or a reward. Are given to children on Halloween.
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Chocolate bar
“I love chocolate“ or “chocolate makes you happy“! An emoji for all chocolate lovers. Main ingredients are cocoa products from the cocoa tree as well as sugar. The most chocolate is eaten in Europe and North America.
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Popcorn
I'll get the popcorn! You are preparing for verbal slander and mud-wrestling, you expect to enjoy reading a thread, or a special event is awaited with anticipation. The popcorn emoji can be used to invite someone to the cinema or to a cozy evening in front of the TV.
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Doughnut
You crave for something sweet! Policemen are constantly eating doughnuts in American movies, and they are also known to be Homer Simpson's favorite food. Because of its shape, there could also be a sexual meaning behind it.
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Cookie
Cookies! Not only the Cookie Monster from Sesame Street loves them. With their National Cookie Day in December, Americans even have a holiday for the sweet pastries. “That's the way the cookie crumbles!“
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Chestnut
Pull the chestnuts out of the fire. The fruit of the chestnut tree ripens in a spiny capsule. In September, the ripe fruit falls off the tree and the capsule bursts. Roasted chestnuts can be eaten. They are used in medicine and by children to do handicrafts. Symbol for autumn.
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Peanuts
That’s peanuts! It's a bagatelle, just small potatoes. People like to nosh the legume or eat it in the form of peanut butter. Peanuts originally come from South and Central America.
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Beans
I love Mr. Bean! Beans belong to the legumes, are rich in protein and are eaten around the world. Can stand for the vegetable itself or coffee beans. But be careful, too many beans cause unpleasant flatulence!
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Honey pot
“The land of milk and honey“ or “You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar“. Made by bees, desired by bears. Emoji also stands for: afacility within computer networks to watch hackers, a swimming device for Pooh Bear as well as place of setting in Harry Potter novels.
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Glass of milk
Popular drink among children. Hot milk with honey is considered a sleep aid. The glass is filled with cow's milk or a plant-based alternative, such as soy or almond milk. Someone lives on vegan food or suffers from lactose intolerance.
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Pouring Liquid
A glass is emptied. Either accidentally tipped over, the liquid poured out or poured. Can symbolize the “toast“ in honor of a deceased person or to illustrate how empty and drained you feel right now.
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Baby Bottle
I have to feed the baby. Generally refers to babies and feeding. Can also be used disparagingly, if someone behaves childishly or immaturely.
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Hot Beverage
Used as coffee or tea emoji. Can be used for any type of hot drink. Someone urgently needs a coffee to wake up or wants to read a book while having an unhurried cup of tea.
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Teacup without handle
Matcha is my favorite tea! Cup with green tea. Green tea differs from other tea types in the preparation, ingredients, effect and taste. Represents tea ceremonies in Japan, healthy diet (trend drink) and the preference for tea.
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Teapot
We’re reading tea leaves! Popular hot drink: pure enjoyment and relaxation. The tea holds its temperature better in the bulbous teapots. China, Japan, England but also South America and East Friesland are known for their tea ceremony and culture.
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Bubble tea
Cold tea with milk, syrup and sweetened tapioca pearls. Invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, a trend in Asia and the USA in the 1990s and a cult drink in Europe in 2010. In connection with bubble tea or Asia.
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Beverage box
I'm packing the children's lunch box! Portion packs with a straw, usually with a soft drink or fruit juice. Popular thirst quencher for school and leisure.
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Cup with straw
I'm drinking a shake! Soft-drinks are served in fast-food restaurants in disposable drinking cups with lids and flexible straws.
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Sake Jar And Cup
Ceramic sake jar with small bowl, in which Sake is served. The wine made of fermented rice is a popular alcoholic drink in Japan. Is drunk hot or cold. Represents Japan itself as well as the culture and the cuisine.
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Beer Mug
Fancy a glass of beer? Let's go to the Oktoberfest! According to the German Purity Law, only hops, malt, water and yeast may be used for brewing. Due to the variety, it would take anyone 13 years to try a different German beer every day.
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Beer Mugs
Two beer mugs, which are clinked. An old tradition: You raise your mugs and drink to each other's health and a digestible beer. You have something to celebrate or you enjoy drinking together during an evening with friends.
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Champagne Glasses
Congratulations or “Happy New Year“. There is an occasion to toast or celebrate. The symbol is often found on invitations for birthdays, New Year's Eve or weddings.
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Wine Glass
Wine and dine! This is new wine in old bottles. Goes well with many occasions when drinking alcohol: parties, birthdays, restaurant visits or simply a cozy evening with friends.
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Drinking Glass
Straight glass with a thick bottom: The typical glass form for drinking and tasting whiskey and rum. We've got something to celebrate! You want to go to a bar with friends.
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Cocktail Glass
From the glasses with the conical shape you usually drink martini or cocktails. “Shaken, not stirred!“ is how James Bond mostly enjoys his favorite drink.
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Tropical beverage
We’re relaxing by the pool with a cocktail! Mixed beverage, mostly with alcohol, served in a cocktail glass with small parasol. Represents an exotic place, a party or holiday.
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Mate
Mate tea is very popular in South America! The leaves of the mate bush give the infusion a green color. Traditionally drunk from a mate cup, the calabash, and a drinking straw with a sieve. Mate tea stands for revitalizing effects, health benefits and tradition.
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Bottle With Popping Corks
Let the corks pop! Symbol for celebrations of all kinds, such as birthday, wedding or New Year's Eve. Can also be used for a personal success, such as an achieved aim or a passed exam.
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Ice cube
It's so hot outside, I need to cool down. In summer, ice cubes provide cool and refreshing drinks. An invitation to relax (stay cool) or you are totally easy.
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Spoon
Cutlery for spooning up soft or liquid food, such as ice cream, cereal, soup or dessert. Refers to a meal, someone is hungry! Someone got the wooden spoon, colloquial for being the last one in the competition.
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Fork and knife
I'm hungry! Fork and knife are the most widely used utensils for food consumption in Western cultures. Symbol for restaurants and indication that you can eat something in this place.
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Fork and knife with plate
Tonight we’re going to a nice restaurant! The setting of plates, cutlery and glasses always follows a certain order. The more upscale the ambiance, the stricter the realization. Emoji is associated with serving food, whether at home or in a restaurant or while waiting for the dish.
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Bowl with spoon
There is no milk for breakfast or it is cold and you want a hot soup! A bowl or dish with a spoon and no special content. It's about foods that are eaten from a bowl, such as cereals, rice pudding or noodle soup.
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Fast food box
I'll fetch something from the Chinese snack stand! If you order Asian food to take away, you often get it in a folded cardboard box with handle for an easy transport.
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Fondue
We’re having fondue! Culinary event and Swiss specialty. Pieces of white bread are dipped in cheese, pieces of meat in hot oil or fruit in melted chocolate. You eat it in company and often in the cold winter months.
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Chopsticks
Represents a holiday in Southeast Asia or a taste for Asian food. The use of chopsticks requires coordination and some practice. Eating utensils used in pairs by East Asians.
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Salt
“The soup needs a pinch of salt!” or “The Salt of the Earth”. Rub salt into someone's wounds. Without salt, humans would not survive. Spice, preservative agent and very precious in the Middle Ages (white gold).
