Emoji Kitchen
Emoji Kitchen mashes two emoji into one sticker. Here is how to use it on Android, iPhone and desktop, what it can and cannot make, and why the result is not a real emoji.
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What Emoji Kitchen is
Emoji Kitchen is a Google feature that takes two emoji and returns one hand-drawn mashup: a 🐱 crossed with 🥳 becomes a partying cat, 🍕 plus ❤️ a heart-shaped pizza. It launched in early 2020 inside Gboard, Google’s Android keyboard, and in September 2023 Google built it into Google Search, which is how iPhone and desktop users reach it. Google has said there are tens of thousands of combinations, and its designers add new ones through the year.
The one thing to understand before using it: the result is a sticker, an image file, not a Unicode emoji. It cannot be typed, it does not appear in this directory or any keyboard, and it pastes as a picture. That is why a Kitchen creation shows up as an attachment or a large image in some apps and not at all in others.
Where it works
| Where | How | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android with Gboard | Type one emoji, then a second; tap the sticker that appears above the keyboard | The original and fullest version; works in most chat apps |
| iPhone, iPad, desktop | Search Google for “emoji kitchen”, pick two emoji in the widget, copy or download | Added September 2023; produces the same stickers |
| Any other keyboard | Not available | Kitchen is a Google feature, not part of the emoji standard |
Using it well
- Pick emoji that Kitchen supports: faces, animals, food, objects and most symbols work; flags and many people/gesture emoji do not.
- Order matters. 🐶 + 🔥 and 🔥 + 🐶 can give different stickers; try both.
- In Gboard, the first suggestion mashes the last two emoji you typed; swipe the strip for more.
- Copy the sticker or save it. Pasting into an app that does not accept images sends nothing, so check before you hit send.
Because stickers are pictures, they do not carry the meaning conventions of a standard emoji, and there is no “correct” reading of a mashup. For emoji that do have established meanings, the emoji meanings hub covers them; for stringing standard emoji together as text, use the combo studio.
Emoji Kitchen versus sticker packs
Searches for “emoji stickers” usually mean one of three things: Emoji Kitchen mashups, the large-format stickers built into iMessage, WhatsApp and Telegram, or third-party sticker packs. All three are images. Only Kitchen is generated from two emoji you choose; the others are pre-drawn sets. None of them can be copied as text, which is the main practical difference from everything else on this site.
Create your own emoji with Emoji Kitchen and other emoji makers
Emoji Kitchen is a quick way to create an emoji mashup from two standard emoji, but it is not the only tool that calls itself an emoji maker. Some apps and websites let you layer, decorate and save custom emoji-style images, and some people treat Google’s Emoji Kitchen as a playground for that kind of experimentation. The main difference is that Kitchen combinations stay inside Google’s system as stickers, while standalone emoji makers often export image files you can use anywhere.
If you want a quick, playful result, Emoji Kitchen is the fast option: pick any two supported emoji and Google draws the mashup for you. There is no drawing skill involved, and the feature is built into Gboard on Android, so no separate app is needed. That makes it feel like an emoji playground rather than a serious design tool, which is exactly what many people want for a quick reaction or joke.
Emoji Kitchen easter eggs and hidden combinations
Some Emoji Kitchen combinations feel like easter eggs because they produce a surprising or characterful result. One that gets shared often is 🐸 + ☕, which produces a frog-themed coffee mashup. Another is 🍕 + ❤️, a heart-shaped pizza, or 🐱 + 🥳, a partying cat. These are not official hidden features; they are simply part of the many pairs Google’s designers have drawn, but discovering a particularly expressive mashup is part of the fun.
The best way to find these easter eggs is to try unlikely pairs. A food emoji with an animal often produces a cute face, while combining two unrelated objects can create something absurd. Because the results are stickers, you can share the ones you like. There is no official list of secret combinations, but searching “emoji kitchen” on Google and experimenting is a good way to find your own favourites.
Questions people ask
Is Emoji Kitchen on iPhone?
Not as a keyboard. iPhone users get it through Google Search: search “emoji kitchen”, pick two emoji, then copy or save the sticker.
Why can’t I find a combination?
Not every pair has been drawn. Try swapping the order or choosing a nearby emoji; flags and most people emoji are not supported.
Can I copy an Emoji Kitchen result as an emoji?
No. The result is an image, so it can only be shared where images can be pasted. Standard emoji, which are text, are what this directory provides.
What is an emojimaker?
An emoji maker is a tool that lets you create custom emoji or combine existing ones. Emoji Kitchen is Google's emoji maker: it pairs two emoji and generates a sticker. Other emoji maker apps exist, but Emoji Kitchen is the one built into Gboard.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Facts were checked against the sources listed above. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
