bento box Emoji
๐ฑ ยท U+1F371 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the bento box emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Satisfaction and delight are conveyed by the bento box emoji, which literally represents a traditional Japanese meal served in a box, typically containing a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and vegetables. This symbol is often used to express enthusiasm for food, Japanese culture, or a neatly organized meal. Figuratively, it can represent a convenient or satisfying experience, while in slang, it may refer to a complete or comprehensive package. Its meaning is closely tied to the concept of a balanced and fulfilling meal.
How the bento box emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are where the bento box emoji is frequently used, often in captions or comments to express admiration for a meal or a cultural experience. The tone is usually casual and appreciative, with a touch of playfulness, and is popular among younger generations who enjoy exploring international cuisine. In Japan, this emoji is used more literally to discuss food or mealtimes, while in other countries, it may be used more figuratively to represent a satisfying experience. Online food bloggers and influencers also use the bento box emoji to add a touch of authenticity to their posts.
bento box emoji examples
- Just got my bento box lunch and I'm so excited to dig in ๐ฑ
- This new Japanese restaurant has the best bento boxes in town, you have to try it ๐ฑ
How to copy the bento box emoji
To use the bento box emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F371), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
bento box emoji on different platforms
How the bento box emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



bento box Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฑ |
| Name | bento box |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Codepoints | U+1F371 |
| Shortcode | :bento_box: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
bento box Emoji FAQ
Satisfaction and delight are conveyed by the bento box emoji, which literally represents a traditional Japanese meal served in a box, typically containing a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and vegetables. This symbol is often used to express enthusiasm for food, Japanese culture, or a neatly organized meal.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฑ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F371, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :bento_box:.
People also search for the bento box emoji as bento, box, food.