(checked 2026-10-10)
A popular, cheaper fuzzy-logic alternative to Zojirushi that owners like, but Serious Eats got wet, gummy rice and Bon Appétit's long-term test found its timer freezing and burning rice.
Top complaints
- Timer freezes, rice overcooks
In long-term testing, Bon Appétit found the timer repeatedly froze for 20 minutes or more while the machine kept cooking, especially on Mixed and Quick Rice, leading to overcooked or burned rice.
Source: Bon Appétit - Wet or gummy rice
Serious Eats says it made wet rice in almost every test and gummy brown basmati.
Source: Serious Eats - Slow cooking and durability doubts
Amazon's summary says some owners find cooking slower than usual rice cookers, and durability is mixed, with some saying it's not suited to long-term use.
What owners love
- Zojirushi-like rice for less
Amazon shoppers say it makes restaurant-quality Japanese rice comparable to pricier Zojirushis. Bon Appétit's initial blind tasters liked its fluffy grains.
- Lots of features
Bon Appétit liked the countdown timer, delay start, audible alarm, fuzzy logic, presets and steamer basket.
Source: Bon Appétit - Easy cleaning
Amazon shoppers praise easy cleaning, including a removable top.
- You need dependable timing
- You like firm, separate grains
- You want proven long-term reliability
- Fuzzy logic for less than a Zojirushi
- Delay timer and many presets
- Removable lid for cleaning
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What experts say
- Bon Appétit: It did very well in the initial taste test, but in long-term testing its timer froze and overcooked or burned rice, which kept it from being the budget pick.
- Serious Eats: Not recommended: wet rice in almost every test and gummy brown basmati.