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 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.

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.

Purchased in June 2016, used at least weekly since then (often 3-5 times a week)Before I say anything else, a note about cooking rice - RINSE YOUR RICE, PEOPLE. IT'S IN THE DIRECTIONS AND IT'S CRUCIAL FOR GOOD RICE.Fit & Finish:- Despite the shell being mostly plastic, this rice cooker feels a bit luxe and everything is nice and tight. The super shiny plastic is extremely easy to wipe down whenever it gets dirty.- The retractable power cord is an amazing feature, such a creature comfort. It works just like it did when we got it, albeit slightly slower now. I've never had a problem with getting it to go in the direction I needed.- The lid and hinge mech is solid and easy to use, just one big button to release. An interesting thing to note is the hinge only opens just beyond far enough for the rice pan to be insertable into the machine, so if it didn't pop up all the way and your hands are full, you'll need to use an elbow to nudge it the rest of the way open. My solution is to just pop it open and make sure it's fully open before I start doing anything else.- The handle is light and plastic but has not cracked at any point, not even the joints. This was something I was worried about since the unit feels like it could be an issue, but I kinda swing this thing around when moving it in/out of my pantry, and it's still totally solid.Product in use:- The user interface (buttons and screen) is intuitive, easy to use, and there are no seams between the buttons for any water ingress. The buttons on my unit haven't even started to wear down after 7 years.- As far as functions go, I only really ever use the White or Quick rice features - I don't eat brown rice at home, and haven't felt the need to use any of the other ones. I've also never used the timer feature as I am not the best planner. But this thing sure does make the most perfectly cooked rice every single time. It's honestly kind of rough having such high quality, easy to cook, white rice at home, and then go out to eat and the rice you're eating is just mushy and overcooked or gummy. This thing spoils you.--- A note about Quick Rice - I have found that the quicker cook time /can/ lead to slightly tackier/gummier rice if you open the lid as soon as the cycle ends. I would give it a few extra minutes to steam out before opening and the rice will be almost as perfect as the regular cycle.- Volume of rice cooked - I don't think I have ever maxed this thing out, but I have gotten close. What is MORE impressive, is that I can cook 1 single 'cup'** (**OF THE CUP THEY GIVE YOU TO MEASURE THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE LINES IN THE RICE PAN, WHICH IS ACTUALLY 3/4 CUP) of rice and it comes out just as perfect as if I cooked rice for 6 people. This amount of rice has never been short of enough for one meal for two adults. On quick rice, this amount cooks in like...15 minutes? And on White it'll start at 50, but will actually skip a few and be done in 25min or so.Summary:I thought for sure that $130 (at my time of purchase) was a bit overkill for a rice cooker, but I will 1000% buy another one of these whenever my current unit dies, if that ever happens. I thought 7 years was a good run (< $20/year for perfect rice at home?!) so any more time after this is just a big bonus.10/10, and 10/10 with rice.

Easy to setup, rice taste great and correct texture, easy to clean, looks nice on the counter. Good size for counter doesn’t take up too much space

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.

excellent