Pros & Cons
Cons
Irritating cutesy music on start up and timer completion.
Highlights
Quality
After nearly 9 years, it still functions perfectly and makes rice just as consistently well as the day i bought it.
Works great for short grain, jasmine, and even works on the quick setting for parboiled rice, taking 5 minute rice to the next level!
Before this, the only way that worked was steaming rice soaked for several hours.
There's no countdown timer (and the one that pops up ~15min till it's done is incredibly unreliable), so it's best to simply se... Read More
Price
Yes, the price is high but after doing the math this machine is so very worth it.
From that perspective alone, this machine is well worth the initial cost.
This machine has more than paid for itself with how long it has lasted.
Yes it is expensive, bit if you eat rice often it is so worth it!
Shipping
There are some minor quibbles - delivery was delayed 3 days, but that wasn't a big deal.
My expectations were high but it definitely delivered.
Competitiveness
Well, this is seriously the best money can buy within the north american market!
The rice also being as good as at a restaurant and noticeably better than any other rice machine i've used is just icing on the cake.
There's a stark difference between the quality of the rice cooked from this cooker comparing to other regular rice cookers.
Noticeably better than less expensive rice cookers but only if you’re really picky about the quality of your rice.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However the bottom where the rice cooker sits is damaged or has burnt marks like it was used before
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This was quite sad because we love this rice cooker
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We’ve used it for white brown wild and mixed with lentils and grains
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We had a cheaper cooker and it worked ok but the bottom of the pot always got dry and crispy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That does not happen with this one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theres a stark difference between the quality of the rice cooked from this cooker comparing to other regular rice cookers
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In the 15 min until done time it will display this
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Maybe it is all sensory based and thats why