🥡 Takeout Box Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Takeout Box
Short Name
:takeout_box:
Unicode
U+1F961
Unicode Version
5.0Release Year
2017
Category
Food & DrinkSubcategory
Food AsianPlatform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Unicode
Apple Style
Google Style
Twitter Style
Facebook Style
Emoji Styles

3D Style
Color Style
Flat Style
High Contrast
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A takeout box, commonly known as a 'Chinese food box' or 'oyster pail,' typically depicted as a small, square, red container with a clear or patterned window and a small handle. It is used to represent takeout food, particularly from Asian cuisines, and is associated with convenience, delivery, and casual dining. Officially designated in Unicode to symbolize food containers and takeout culture.
Common Uses
- Indicating takeout food: 'Just ordered some delicious 🥡'
- Referring to casual dining: 'Let's grab some 🥡 for dinner tonight'
- Symbolizing convenience: 'Worked late, so I got 🥡 for dinner'
Example Sentences
- Our new service offers free delivery for all 🥡 orders over $20
- Hey, do you want to join me for some 🥡 later?
- I love how easy it is to get 🥡 delivered right to my door