Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter

I've always used single-switch rice cookers, and you have to use the perfect ratio in order to even come close to a decent result.I've never been able to hold it more than an hour or so without the bottom becoming crispy, but with this rice cooker, it's more forgiving, as it soaks for 30 mins then cooks for the other 30, holding and releasing steam as it goes.I made white rice then added a homemade ragu after cooking, and it lasted nearly 24 hours before starting to get crispy on the bottom.Even if you only cook rice once a week, this is well worth the investment, especially now when it's only around $170.

This has been a life changer. I was on the fence about getting a rice cooker, and this one is a bit on the pricey side. but it not only simplifies it to the extreme, but has so many settings and functionalities. I cannot recommend this enough to those who will pay for it, or like me wait for it to go on sale. Easy to use, easy to store and easy to clean.

This definitely is the Cadillac of rice cookers! It makes quite a lot and best for a large family. I am experimenting with cooking and freezing in smaller bags as the texture when done is perfect and saves me making rice every time I need it.It is a beautiful, sturdy piece of equipment on the counter when using it and the settings are easy to follow. I haven't tried any other grain yet but I am sure it will do everything just as well as it does the rice. Best of all I don't ever have to worry about burning the rice on the stove any more!

I generally avoid gadgets and single purpose cookware. And if I was just making rice for myself I'd never have considered this, But I started making my dogs food 2 years ago, and that involved a huge pot with 5 cups of rice or barley - which takes a long time to cook - and which I'd forget about, until the smell of burning rice filled the house. And while the rice was fine, the barley was always gloppy. This cooker makes absolutely perfect rice or barley every time, and the automatic shut-off means I won't burn down the house. I selected this brand because the comedian Nigel Ng references it repeatedly in his "Uncle Roger" videos on YouTube. Excellent product.

Makes perfect white rice, both sushi and long grain. I’ve never tried cooking brown rice, it’s not a thing at our house.

I lost my original Zojirushi in my divorce, and missed it since. Years later, and married again (happily this time) I've been begging my wife to let me buy another... and she finally caved because we cook rice 3 times a week. She's a believer now too. Best rice, best wife :)You might be asking why would anyone spend $$$ for a rice cooker - try it, and you'll understand.

I cook rice every day so this piece of equipment is essential and I ahve always used Zojirushi and revently Tiger (Costco) but my inner pot coating is peeling and thus I decided it was time to upgrade. To tell you the truth I dont know if i am keeping so here is the good and the bad. The features that I felt were important were easily covered in this model.I wanted a steaming rack as I am a "lazy cook". I do simple one pot meals such as ginger scallion steam fish, steam eggs, dim sum , veggies, while I am cooking rice so I wanted a steaming rack that I could use when I was cooking rice and this definitely fits the bill. Its makes white rice (which is 98% of what I do) just fine BUT, it takes forever. I am also an all of a sudden - oops I forgot to make the rice cooking speed is important. The quick function does it in 30-40 min which is wayyyyy to long for me. I have seen other brands with 12-20 min and that is really what I am looking for. So if speed is important - look elsewhere or look at induction rice cookers.The other thing I like is that this model has a handle and a retractable plug so its neat and tidy and easy to move around. This also cooks other types of rice and congee but it will take longer - I just used white rice as my benchmark. So everyone's needs are different but mine were white rice cooking speed, steaming tray, retractable plug...and obviously quality etc. One last thing, I noticed the hinge of the rice cooker doesn't go all the way up - you need to bend it back more so that you can easily put your pot in. Not a big deal but more of a nuisance.