Sunpentown SC-0800P 4-Cup Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)not a good rice cooker, after rice cooked it dried the rice ,lid pop up and inner lid stick to the pan

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use rice cooker. The handy appliance offers a 4-cup rice capacity--great for one or two people or when making a side dish. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on with a press of the lever. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to "keep warm" mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature for up to five hours without over-cooking. In addition, the unit's air-tight lid locks in moisture and flavor, while its removable nonstick pot with Teflon coating ensures effortless food release and quick cleanup. Other highlights include "cook" and "keep warm" indicator lights, a safety lock button, a condensation collection cup, a convenient carrying handle, and a cool-touch exterior. The 350-watt rice cooker measures 9-2/5 by 9-2/5 by 10 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Aroma ARC-856 6-Cup Sensor Logic Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I was considering buying a different rice cooker at twice the price, but bought the ARC-852 (a slightly smaller version of the ARC-856) instead when it was offered briefly at our local Sam's Club. I couldn't pass up the promise of "fuzzy logic" at well under $100, and it has not disappointed! It makes brown rice, long-grain white rice, short grain rice, sushi rice, calrose rice and every other variety of rice better than on the stovetop, and then keeps it warm until you're ready to eat. I've also made pilafs, paella, orzo, steamed vegetables and tofu, and other delicious meals in this rice cooker. However, I find that the real hidden value is in its ability to prepare perfect polenta without the stovetop mess. Here's how to do it: In the bowl of the rice cooker, sprinkle 1 part coarse grind cornmeal into 4 parts cold water or broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add butter or margarine, finely chopped onion and garlic, and other seasonings to taste. Close the lid and run the rice maker on the porridge cycle, stirring briefly every 15 minutes or so (repeat the porridge cycle, if necessary to extend cooking time). When polenta is thick and creamy, top with pasta sauce and Italian sausage, chili and cheese, cuban black beans and guacamole, or a simple pat of butter and sprinkle of parmesan. Chill the leftovers in a loaf pan and pan-fry in slices the next day... Incredible polenta with very little effort!
The non-stick pan cleans up beautifully, no scrubbing required, and it stores easily: the cord retracts, and the steamer rack, utensils, and measuring cup fit neatly inside the rice cooker. All around a great value!

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This digital rice cooker from Aroma makes perfect rice, soups, stews and even steams meat and vegetables simultaneously. Its unique Sensor Logic heating system flawlessly prepares up to 12 cups of any type of rice, with a water reservoir that channels away excess condensation. With a programmable control panel, multiple functions that include White Rice, Brown Rice, Sushi Rice, Soup, Steam and 2-Hour Slow Cook, it's the perfect addition to any busy kitchen. The programmable 15-Hour Delay Timer is perfect for flexible meal planning. And the inner cooking pot removes for easy cleanup. Includes measuring cup, steam tray and serving spatula.

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10 CUP RICE COOKER Review

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(More customer reviews)Amazing device. I wanted a cooker for brown rice I could set ahead, by being: easy to use, one hundred dollars less than other brands, easy to clean, and best of all, producing tasty products with minimal effort, including the boon of porridges--rice porridge, oatmeal, you name it-- and rice with extras (like vegetables.) I have heard wonderful things about Zojirushi, but the local availability, and cost, kept me away.
Descriptors, mostly "PROS", below. "CONS" follow, and a book recommendation--
Accessories: Rice spoon, measuring cup, and comes with two instructional booklets (I suspect in response to an earlier review or other customer feedback, asking for simple "English only,") one very easy to use, and just in English. Able to clean, use immediately.
Operation: Read booklet, pick type of rice, measure, rinse as per instructions and your desire, add water up to lines in the non-stick bowl, close lid, push start (also has timer.) It has "fuzzy logic" advanced computer control for cooking accuracy, frankly this non-engineer does not understand its workings, but I am amazed at how tasty the rice comes out. No problems. Notes that if power interrupted, will pickup where left off and should not harm rice, have not had to test.
Settings: plain rice, quick rice (have not used, "consistency may be harder/drier"), rinse-free rice(Japanese product I have not tried), germinated brown rice (have not yet tried), brown rice (have used successfully with short, medium and long-grained brown rice, including specialty brown basmati, Lundberg "Japonica", and combination of the latter with just "brown rice", medium to short-grained), and porridge (have not made rice porridge yet, but it has cooked steel-cut oats wonderfully), mixed rice (meaning rice with meat or vegetables on top, have not used, but have put Japanese seawood and other combo seasonings on top of brown rice in small amount for great results.) Only rice that came out tasty but not perfect was generic first bag of "brown rice" I tried (not long-grain,etc.), came out fluffy on top and sticky on the bottom, did not leave longer on warmer, may have steamed. Would like a "mixed" setting for brown rice with vegetables or meat, but life is not perfect--I did
Clean-up: critical to me, if I can't clean easily, I don't want. It comes with non-stick bowl. Too too easy to wipe condensation after use on body of machine, and clean up the bowl.
Comparison to other rice cookers used: I can't, as this is my first one. I always used the stovetop method, and brown rice has NEVER tasted this good, I have tested without broth or any seasoning and it is marvelous. My friend who feeds her own kids brown rice as healthy food but really does not care for said it made the first brown rice she has ever enjoyed! (It was Lundberg Brown Basmati, no broth or seasonings added.)
Flavor: Outstanding, friends have remarked on how tasty the rice is, we all have made brown on the stovetop (without professional cookware, nor professional cooks ), with varied results, sometimes disappointingly undercooked and needing lots more time.
CONS?
Varied consistency on brown-rice setting with "brown rice" I bought, have not noted with the longer grains I have bought. with As noted above, when I first made generic bagged "brown rice", versus long-grained, part was fluffy and part a little sticky (all was tasty.) I did not note this when I was more particular to use long-grained, basmati, medium grained, etc.
Size on counter, a bit long, large, and the 5 cup cooker's cost so close just not worth it to me, but I can and do make lots extra to share or take to work the next day.
Time to cook regular rice may be longer than you want, 70 minutes for brown rice is great for me because of the flavor, but no 15-minute preparations here, unless you pre-plan and pre-set with timer.
Price much higher than basic rice cooker. A basic rice cooker I understand will do marvelous things, I just never had one and confess to enjoying the "bells and whistles" on this one.
Japanese company but "Made in China": It is a reknowned Japanese company, but manufactured in China, which likely is why such an advance cooker is available at such relatively low price (compared to Zojirushi for example.) I could not find anything this good from Japan or American near the price I paid.
Options galore: If you want a basic rice cooker, this is not for you.
RECOMMENDED BOOK: Amazon has the Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook (kindle edition, too, with great indexing for the device!) The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook : 250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risottos, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, Porridges, Puddings and More, from Start to Finish in Your Rice Cooker, by veteran cookbook authors Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, which has wonderful discussion of different rice types, and recipes such as for Steel Cut Oats with specific measurements in American cups, or Japanese (whichever it is, clearly marked.) Such a book enables more creative use of this timed steaming device which is faster than a crockpot by far, and I have not only enjoyed learning more about rice and gotten ideas, but am looking forward to more exploration.



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10-22-2007 - Brand New Item. Description - TIGER JAG-B18U Rice Cooker (10 cup)

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Panasonic SR-DE102 Fuzzy-Logic 5-Cup Electronic Rice Cooker/Warmer,White Review

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(More customer reviews)My first inclination when my fiance said he wanted a nice rice cooker with fuzzy logic like this was to ask, "what the heck does anyone need with a $90 rice cooker?!"
Well, having this has really changed my mind. The rice is perfect. Every time. Got some stuff to add in to the rice? Fine, dump it in at the beginning. The cooker still cooks it perfectly. Spanish rice? No problem. Just put a can of V8, some salsa, and some butter in, fill to the line with water the rest of the way, and press 'start.' Rice to go with Indonesian, Thai, or Indian food? Put in some Turmeric and Coriander and there it is, fragrant and inviting. Brown rice, long grain, jasmine or basmati, it figures out exactly what to do. It also steams vegetables and other things. It does all the thinking for you about how long to cook it.
Oh yes, and cleanup? A snap. If you just cook rice, just rinse out the bowl. It's got a really nice, high-quality teflon bowl so the scraps come out like *that*. Cooked something more complicated? The bowl is also top-shelf dishwasher safe. So easy.
Perfect rice, every time. I love my new rice cooker.

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Panasonic 5-Cup (uncooked) Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker, Micro-computer controlled, Black non-stick coated pan, White w/gray LCD readout color, Domed Lid with Moisture Cap, 24-hour Clock Timer, Automatic Cooking, 12-hour Keep Warm, Auto Shut-off, 8-menu settings, Deluxe Steaming Basket included, Detachable Power Cord, Print Water Level, White finish, Carry handle, Measuring-Cup and Rice Scoop included.

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Zojirushi NS-WAC10 Micom Fuzzy-Logic 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this to replace a basic Panasonic rice cooker. Nothing wrong with the Panasonic's machinery, but the bowl's Teflon coating was damaged beyond repair. I decided to splurge on the Zojirushi because I thought the timer feature would be useful, which it is. I also like that it can make brown and sweet rice as well as white rice, and the white rice seems to come out with a better texture.
However, the Zojirushi is a hassle to clean: You have to not only wash the bowl, but also remove and wash the inner lining of the lid and then wipe down the inside of the lid itself (attached to the body) every time you use it. Not a huge burden, but annoying to someone who's used to just tossing the Panasonic's rice cooker lid in the dishwasher.
The Zojirushi's regular white rice setting also takes between 50-60 minutes to cook 2 cups of rice, as opposed to about 30 minutes for the Panasonic. The Zojirushi does have a quick cooking option that will cut the time to 30 minutes with no apparent loss of quality. However, as far as I can tell, it'll revert to the regular setting after it's done, so that you have to keep selecting the quick cooking option every time you want to use it as opposed to having it just sit there with quick cooking as the default. (Keep in mind, though, that this may be user error as I'm still learning how to use it.)
To sum up: Good rice, adequate controls, and fussy to clean. 4 stars.

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Equipped with micro-computerized Fuzzy Logic technology, this 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice every time. The unit comes with a black, thick, inner cooking pan that provides even heating, and its multi-menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, sweet, brown, quick, and rinse-free. Once the rice has fully cooked, the appliance automatically switches to Keep Warm mode, which keeps the rice at the perfect serving temperature without overcooking. The unit also provides extended keep-warm settings, a user-friendly LCD control panel, a clock and delay timer, a detachable and washable inner lid, a dent-resistant plastic exterior, and a detachable power cord for easy storage. Accessories include a rice-measuring cup, a rinse-free rice-measuring cup, a nonstick spatula, and a spatula holder. Ideal for singles or smaller families, the 610-watt 5-1/2-cup rice cooker measures 13-3/16 by 9-7/8 by 8-1/2 inches.

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Panasonic SR-MS102 Fuzzy-Logic 5-Cup Rice Cooker, White Review

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(More customer reviews)This rice cooker is fantastic. I bought and kept this (and returned the others) after trying this along with two other rice cookers - Zojirushi NP-HBC10 and Sanyo ECJ-HC55S. Please note that I had selected even the other two after much research and they, in their own place, are amongst the best rice cookers that you can buy.
This one cooks rice as well as or better than the others and much faster. I use this mainly to cook brown rice - the Sanyo took about 90 minutes for two cups of brown rice, the Zojirushi took about (or more than) 100 minutes and this one takes just 60 - 65 minutes.
This one has more functions than any other cooker (Rice cooker, steamer, slow cooker, warmer, porridge maker, cake maker, sushi and more).
This one looks the best by far and its Menu and LCD are better than the others. This has a fantastically stylish smooth body with a super cool Orange LCD with Black LEDs with no ghost digits (prominent and clear black digits on Orange with no shadows from the unused digits - looks very cool and sophisticated). The colour scheme and over all look is by far the most modern and stylish.
The Panasonic while being the fastest, best looking and most feature packed machine as compared to the Zojirushis and Sanyos is the one that costs the least !
The steamer tray supplied with this is better that the Sanyo's as it is deeper and does not sit on the bottom of the inner pan (mess from the tray legs dipping in the boiling water in the Sanyo) but sits on the top rim of the inner pan and hangs, with sufficient clearance from the boiling water - this is important because close proximity to the boiling water amounts to greater loss of vitamins from the vegetables being steamed. The Zojirushi does not have a steamer tray or dedicated steaming function for that matter.
While the Zojirushi makes rice as well as any other machine and it has the proclaimed GABA brown rice setting, it is exorbitantly priced and takes much longer to cook. The Sanyo is priced closer to this one but the Panasonic's design, looks (style, very good LCD and colour scheme and buttons), performance (cooking time and quality of the brown rice) pleased me much more than the Sanyo's. Panasonic's electronics is unparalleled - it is evident in the details like a much better LCD screen, best readability (and aesthetics) and this one remembers your last menu choice even after being powered off (unlike the others which reset to the 'White rice' option).
And, from researching on the net, I found that in general Panasonic rice cookers last much longer than any other brand.
So far I have only cooked brown rice in this and it came out fantastic every time. I am eager to try out the plethora of other options available on this rice cooker and go a bit further with my creativity which is made possible by the unmatched versatility of this wonderful piece of equipment.
One thing I would like to let prospective buyers know is that the inner lid on this one is aluminium (as is the Sanyo's). So, if avoiding aluminium cookware is high on your priority than this could be a concern. However, there is hardly any contact of the lid with the food and so it did not matter too much to me. The Zojirushi I bought was the top of the line amongst Zojirushis and was the only rice cooker I found which had a stainless steel (and not aluminium) inner lid.
Overall, this was a winner by far in terms of unbeatable value, top quality and dependability. It brings a smile on my face everyday due to its functionality and beauty. I highly recommend this rice cooker.

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice with this easy-to-use rice cooker. The handy appliance offers a 5-cup uncooked-rice capacity, producing up to 10 cups of cooked rice--great when cooking for a group of friends or the family. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, make a selection, and push the "start" button. Equipped with micro-computerized Fuzzy Logic technology, the unit automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice. Choose from a variety of menu options including steam; quick cook; porridge; slow cook; cake; and white, brown, and sticky rice. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to "keep warm" mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature for up to 12 hours. In addition, the unit's delay timer offers a 24-hour clock with one memory setting for starting the cooking cycle at a later time, and its automatic shut-off function provides peace of mind. Other highlights include a binchotan-type black pan with white anodizing for better tasting rice, a dimple pan that expands heat by 20 percent for enhanced performance, a detachable steam vent, a large orange LCD read-out, a detachable power cord, and a carry handle for convenient transport. A steam basket, measuring cup, rice scoop, and a user manual in English, French, and Chinese come included. The 835-watt rice cooker measures 13 by 9-4/5 by 8-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer, Premium White Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent rice cooker. So far, I've used it for white and brown rice with and without the automatic timer and it works great. I'll use it for shushi next week. With the automatic timer feature you set up the machine and then tell the rice cooker the time of day when you want your rice to be ready. After that time it switches automatically into 'keep warm' mode so your rice is ready to eat in case you're delayed. This is one of the main reasons I bought this specific model.
A few things to note so you can make a more informed purchase.
1- Cup size is different. I guess a japanese cup is different than those used in the US. Therefore, 10 cups in this case actually translates to 7.5 US-sized cups of rice.
2- Cooking time is longer than 'normal'. I included the estimates for some types of rice straight from the manual. The zojirushi website also has estimates.
a- Quick cooking (only white rice): 35-45 min
b- White Rice: 51-60 min
c- Sushi rice: 47-58 mn
d- Brown rice: 82-108
3- The minimum amount of rice you can make with the 10 cup model is 1 cup except for sweet, mixed, and brown rice where the minimum is 2 cups. Mixed rice is one where you ad a few other ingredients that will cook together with the rice 9eg. soup stock, soy sauce). For the 5 cup the minimum you can make is 1 cup for all types of rice except porridge where you can make 0.5 cups. Again, these are the smaller cup sizes.
4- For those with small kitchens, the 10 cup machine has the following dims (WxDxH in inches): 11x14.2x9.4. The 5 cup is 10x13x8.1
Enjoy perfect rice every time. Spend your time preparing other parts of your meal.

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Easily cook restaurant-quality rice at home with this 1000-watt computerized rice cooker and warmer. Simply fill the inner pot with up to 10 cups of uncooked rice, select the food type, press the cook key, and listen for the completion signal. The unit's thick, spherical inner pan, which allows for spherical heating, provides a Dupont Teflon nonstick coating that prevents rice from sticking, while stay-cool side handles make the inner cooking pan simple to remove for quick cleanup. Multi-menu selections using advanced Neuro Fuzzy logic technology control the temperature for efficient cooking of many different types of rice including white, sushi, mixed, porridge, sweet, semi-brown, brown, rinse-free, and quick cooking.
Moreover, the unit offers automatic keep-warm and extended keep-warm cycles that maintain ideal serving temperatures, and its reheat cycle allows cooked rice to be reheated and served as freshly cooked. For added convenience, the unit provides an LCD clock and timer, a removable washable lid, a retractable power cord that saves on counter space, and a contemporary white exterior, which makes for an attractive addition to any kitchen. Accessories include two measuring cups (one for regular rice and one for rinse-free rice), one nonstick rice spoon/scooper, a rice spoon holder that attaches to the side of the machine, and easy-to-follow recipes. The rice cooker measures approximately 11 by 9 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Sanyo ECJ-M100S Micro-Computerized 10-Cup Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very new model which Amazon started selling only recently. I bought this over a month ago from a third party seller here.
Being a native rice eater, and having cooked rice flawlessly on the stove-top for years, I have always been very dismissive of these automatic rice cookers because they never lived up to the hype. Every rice cooker I had tried would brown the bottom layer of my rice, and I would have to simply throw the bottom half an inch of cooked rice into the sink.
Well, turns out that I had been wasting time & money over the wrong type of rice cooker. A friend recommended that I buy a fuzzy logic cooker. The concept was appealing, but the two hundred dollar tag was the deal-breaker.
While searching for another kitchen item, I stumbled upon this Sanyo model which claimed to deliver the same fuzzy logic technology for about half the price of the leading brand. And bought it on a whim.
Boy, am I glad! I have nothing but praise for this machine. I have cooked white basmati rice, brown basmati, brown short grain, quinoa, steel-cut oats, and bulghur wheat. Very very pleased, and highly recommend it. Remember, you have to stick with their suggested water proportions.
It also has the Bake option which I haven't tried yet, but apparently, it is a premium feature found in the high-end models. Sweet.
Cleaning up is a breeze as the steam vent detaches neatly. Despite having a large capacity (20 cups of cooked rice), It doesn't take up much counter space either due to its tall, round design.
So, to anyone that's been avoiding the fuzzy logic cookers because they are overpriced: go grab this affordable winner to create your before and after rice moment.
Update on 9/1/2010:
Having used this rice cooker for over 6 months now, here are my additional observations:
- it could use a Bell or Ding at the end of the cooking cycle so I know if I want to turn it off or let it be warming.

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use cooker. The handy appliance offers a large 10-cup uncooked-rice capacity, producing up to 20 cups of cooked rice at a time--great when gathering a group of friends or the whole family for dinner. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and make a selection from the one-touch digital control panel. The thoughtfully designed micro-computerized cooker features Fuzzy Logic technology, which automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to keep-warm mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without overcooking. In addition, the unit's large LCD display offers a 15-hour timer that allows for meals to be ready ahead of time, which means dinner can be ready and waiting after a long day at the office. Choose from a variety of menu options including white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, rinse-free rice, sprouted brown rice, mixed rice, sweet rice, and porridge. It also offers a steam function (steam tray included) for steaming vegetables, a slow-cook cycle for preparing soups and stews, a quick-cook cycle, a reheat function, and a bread baking cycle for baking cakes and more. Other highlights include a tight jar-style top, a removable steam vent and dew collector, a thick (2 mm) nonstick inner pot, and a carrying handle for taking cooked food right to the table. Accessories include a handy measuring cup, spatula, spatula holder, and instruction manual. Attractively housed in stainless steel with black accents, the 650-watt cooker measures approximately 11 by 10-1/2 by 11 inches.

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