Zojirushi 612252-NL-BAC05SB Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, Silver Black

After doing a lot of comparing between Tiger and Zojirushi for a new rice cooker, I ended up deciding on this 3-cup rice cooker. It is the perfect size when cooking for just 1 or 2 people. I liked the features of the rice cooker - the different cooking modes...although I haven't used any other than white rice and quick...but I like having the options.The pot is non-stick and we'll made, so it is easy to clean and keep clean. I also like that it came with a rice paddle (shamoji) and measuring cup (Japanese rice measuring cups are smaller than 1 cup in the US.I am used to measuring the water to rice ratio 1:1 for white rice (with my old rice cooker), and I tried using the inner markings on the inside of the pot...but I felt it was a little mushy for my taste...so I went back to measuring the water I put into the pot.It is seriously easy to use and easy to disassemble to wash.For some reason...I really want to try the cake recipe...making cake in a rice cooker is intriguing to me.Pros: easy to use, easy to clean, good cooking modes, cooks my japanese short grain rice just the way I like it, great price, good size for 1 or 2 peopleCons: none (except maybe measure your water instead of using the lines on the inside of the pot) (not a deal-breaker for me)Next recipe: kamameshi!

Excellent, as the brand is expected to be. Very important to follow directions exactly. Use the provided cup. And know how to properly use the lines on the inside of the pot. Very easy to hand wash, and I love that the inner lid is very easy to take out and wash. There are tons of directions and reviews in online videos, which are helpful. This is perfect for 2 people. It makes perfect rice (of all kinds) and oatmeal every time.

This is by far, the best Rice Cooker I've ever had. Prior to purchasing this rice cooker I was using a basic $30 cooker that cooked the rice perfectly, or so I thought. As I began to use different types of rice, I started not to like how sticky the rice was. After buying the Zojirushi, my rice cooks with better taste and dryer so the rice is more individualized and not gummy. It rewarms better when cooked this way. I can also cook different styles of rice perfectly every time. The only drawback is it takes a little longer to cook. No more waiting to the last minute to decide to cook rice, but 50-minutes is worth it for perfectly cooked rice each and every time.

The media could not be loaded. I bought this product after spending the weekend with my stepdaughter who is a chef. She made the best Mexican rice for lunch in a larger version of this rice maker. She was gifted it by her brother who has lived in Japan for the last decade. He says that everyone in Japan cooks their rice in a Zojirushi rice maker.First off, this product was made in China, not Japan as I thought. I almost returned it, but did some research. The company states that the China location is held to the same standards as Japan, so I decided to keep it. Also, I read a review that stated that the trademark is different… it is not. The trademark “O” in the name has a ring like Saturn on it just like the ones on their website.I chose this model because it’s small (only 2 of us) and it had settings for quinoa and steel cut oats. I tried it out by making quinoa, and it is PERFECTION! So light and fluffy! It was easy to use and clean. So far, I’m very happy with my purchase!

Pros: Easy to use. Clear instructions. Easy to clean.Cons: NoneThis was an upgrade from and older, very basic rice cooker and boy is it an upgrade! Very easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. Have not had a problem with burning rice since I began using this. Cooks rice perfectly each time. Plus the detachable power cord makes it easy to transport to the dinner table. I have since began expanding the number of Chinese and Japanese dishes in my repertoire just to find an excuse to use this.

Our old rice cooker finally died after 20 years of solid service. After slogging through terrible reviews on the current batch of low-cost offerings, I finally came across this Zojirushi Micom. It was about 2.5x the price of the cheaper items. In today's market, finding quality is often difficult and it's not always certain that paying more will get you more, but the reviews were solid and I decided to take a chance.Here's the thing. Back in the day, I used to laugh about fuzzy-logic in appliances, but I'm not laughing now. It is absolutely NOT a joke or hyperbole to say that the rice made in this cooker is better than any I've ever had. And the oatmeal. Steel-cut oatmeal comes out insanely perfectly, really full of flavor and excellent texture. I know, it sounds like I work for their marketing team but this is a completely honest review from a real customer.This model is perfect for one or two people. No more wasteful leftovers from cooking too much rice. It makes insanely simple but profoundly delicious one-pot rice meals. Simple menu interface, flexible operation modes, very well made.We call it "Zo-chan". No, really. Anthropomorphizing it helps remind me to treat it with respect and keep it clean and perfectly maintained for many years of anticipated use, like the other important kitchen tools.