Takeout Box 🥡

This emoji depicts a rectangular white or cream-colored container with a hinged lid, often shown with chopsticks resting across the top or tucked into a slot. The design resembles traditional Asian food delivery boxes—the kind you'd get from a Chinese restaurant or sushi spot. Some versions include decorative red or gold trim, evoking the classic takeout experience.

People use this to talk about ordering food for delivery, grabbing takeout on a busy day, or craving their favorite restaurant meals. It's especially common when discussing Asian cuisine—whether you're asking friends if they want to order Chinese food or posting about your latest sushi haul. The emoji has become shorthand for "food delivery" in general messaging, appearing in conversations about meal planning and late-night cravings.

Beyond literal takeout talk, it sometimes signals laziness or convenience: "too tired to cook, time for 🥡." On social media, people pair it with restaurant reviews, food blogs, or delivery app screenshots. It's genuinely useful for food-focused content creators and anyone who regularly orders in.

The design varies across platforms—Apple's version emphasizes the chopsticks prominently, while Google's leans more minimalist. This emoji was approved as part of Unicode Emoji 5.0 in 2017, making it one of the newer food entries in the core set.