cooking Emoji

๐Ÿณ ยท U+1F373 ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the cooking emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A cooking pan, the ๐Ÿณ emoji represents the act of cooking or preparing food, often used figuratively to describe a situation that is heating up or a problem that is cooking, and in slang to refer to a side hustle or a scheme that is being cooked up, it can also symbolize a person who is skilled at cooking or someone who is easy to get along with. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of warmth, nourishment, and care. In a broader sense, the ๐Ÿณ emoji can represent hospitality, generosity, and a willingness to provide for others. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

How the cooking emoji is used

In digital communication, the ๐Ÿณ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to express enthusiasm for cooking or to indicate that someone is preparing a meal, with a tone that is often casual and inviting, and its use is particularly popular among foodies and home cooks who share their recipes and cooking experiences online, especially on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where it is often paired with other food-related emojis to create a visually appealing and engaging post. The tone of the ๐Ÿณ emoji can also be humorous or ironic, depending on the context in which it is used. Its use is not limited to any particular age group or generation, but it is more commonly used by younger people who are familiar with emoji language and use it to add tone and personality to their digital communication.

cooking emoji examples

How to copy the cooking emoji

To use the cooking 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+1F373), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

breakfasteasyeggfryfryingoverpanrestaurantsidesunnyupcooking emojieasy emojipan emojiside emoji

cooking emoji on different platforms

How the cooking emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

cooking Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿณ
Namecooking
CategoryFood & Drink
CodepointsU+1F373
Shortcode:cooking:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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cooking Emoji FAQ

What does the cooking emoji mean?

A cooking pan, the ๐Ÿณ emoji represents the act of cooking or preparing food, often used figuratively to describe a situation that is heating up or a problem that is cooking, and in slang to refer to a side hustle or a scheme that is being cooked up, it can also symbolize a person who is skilled at cooking or someone who is easy to get along with. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of warmth, nourishment, and care.

How do I copy and paste the cooking emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿณ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the cooking emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F373, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :cooking:.

What are other names for the cooking emoji?

People also search for the cooking emoji as breakfast, easy, egg, fry, frying.

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