Rice cookers shown in this video from left to right: Zojirushi Rice Cooker- amzn.to/32JBtW9 Instant Zest Rice Cooker - amzn.to/3ceOX0f Black & Decker Rice Cooker - amzn.to/2I1gAfc

@ksoman953

3 жыл бұрын

Fair video. A little ownership bias shows :). One thing I'd point out is that the quality of plastic is not decided by how flexible, thin, or thick it is. That only matters if the stiffness, or dimensionality has any performance impact. In this case, the quality of plastic should be decided by how many VOCs and other harmful chemicals will it leach into your steam and food when used inside a hot appliance. My hope is that the Zojirushi with it's Japanese build and quality does less to kill us.

@redstrike88

3 жыл бұрын

The, Instant Zest Rice Cooker sells for double the price you stated on Amazon. $60

@mariahjohnson5017

3 жыл бұрын

Am I able to cook Steelcut oatmeal in the InstantPot rice cooker?

@samuelgomes1646

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed on Amazon that there are zojirushi one at the price from China being in the 100 price range and then another one made in Japan being 400$ what is your thoughts on that?

@samuelgomes1646

2 жыл бұрын

Great review

I'd like to add that the more expensive rice cookers also do a better job with the "keep warm" function. Cheaper rice cookers tend to dry up the rice at the bottom if you leave it too long.

@yissssss

Жыл бұрын

They also handle different grades of rice better. I know in North America people just think rice is rice but especially with Japanese rice there are various grades. You can cook cheaper rice in a better cooker and it'll come out better than expensive rice in a cheap cooker.

All I want from a rice cooker is for it to do a song when it's done.

@RealCarlWheezer

2 жыл бұрын

then get the one with the elaphant on it

@razraze

4 ай бұрын

Me too! 😂❤❤❤🎉

We bout a rice cooker in the 80’s when living in Japan and our (my parents) zojirushi is still running strong. We came back to the states and I got lucky at found a zojirushi from a military family who bought one because they were told they needed one. They didn’t like Japanese rice and never used it so I got it new for $20. I was 16 and got it from them at their yard sale. It only has the in and keep warm button. I just turned 42 and still use it. I love love love my zojirushi.

@colloquialduck

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good deal

@kukthomas

3 жыл бұрын

I missed the rice cooker from the 80s. They last longer (the inner pot as well) than the one that are made now

@hansenli5573

3 жыл бұрын

the non stick coating is not off?

@tz7710

3 жыл бұрын

Thats Japanese quality

@lanlam2114

2 жыл бұрын

Omg mean it lasts a lifetime

I-- being a single guy who's into Japanese cooking-- had been using the Black and Decker type (if not that brand) for some 20+ years. Gone through three, four of them. Serviceable, yeah, decent enough rice. Recently I finally, after years of debating it, too the plunge and bought a smallish Zojirushi Micom type cooker. I REGRET NOTHING. Seriously, best rice I have ever had. Best $140 I ever spent.

@SoopaFlyism

3 жыл бұрын

You could've spent more. There's the Tiger JPB G109 ($1280).

@JackSparrow-fl3zw

3 жыл бұрын

I had a black and decker for 14 years. But when I needed to replace it, the same brand only lasted for 2 years. I think the quality went down by a lot.

@DistopiaKosaki

3 жыл бұрын

Following

@dc2610

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me. Black and Decker products are nothing but cheap junk now. Never buying any of their products again.

I found a 3cup Zojirushi rice cooker at a thrift store for $10. I came on here to see what this product was about before reselling it. So glad I did, I am no longer going to resell it, but am excited to try it out. Thank you!!

@velavanlaack9134

3 жыл бұрын

Where? Same as this one?

@GonzalezEzekiel

Жыл бұрын

$20 for it?

@Sesquac

Жыл бұрын

Aren't those stores there to help less fortunate people?

I would LOVE to see you bake a cake in the zojirushi

Analog rice cookers like the Black & Decker rice cooker should be left on the warm setting for at least 15 minutes before serving the rice (this is mentioned in the manual).

The cake function works so well. I have the smaller Zojirushi model and have used it to make pancakes and banana bread. They come out nicely browned, never burnt, never dry. Cakes and breads might take longer than a single 60 minute cooking session though.

Excellent review! My mom still has a Zojirushi from Japan. It is about 30 years old and still makes perfect rice. I asked for one for Christmas and this review made me so excited!!

Nice job. Very informative video. I just got the Instant Zest (your middle pot) today, but won't use it until tomorrow. I got it for one of the reasons you mentioned, I wanted to try a less expensive model, but still be able to cook more than just white rice. I also wanted a smaller one for now. Keep up the good work.

my Zojirushi rice cooker lasted 20 years... I bought mine in Japan in the 90's and it was expensive, but worked all the buttons, brown rice, had it cook a few hours before I got home, steamed while cooking my rice... and I ALWAYS had a PERFECT POT OF RICE~ I will go back to Zojirushi AGAIN & AGAIN!!!! tried to buy a cheap model - the rice was crusty on the bottom!

@AWESOME777ize

3 жыл бұрын

Seems like i made my decision Thanks 👍

@xiaoyanghan8789

3 жыл бұрын

most expensive zojirushi like nanbu tekki model can cook crusty bottom rice

Thanks for quite thorough review. I was just looking to upgrade and one of my criteria (besides affordability) is the materials the inner pot is made of. My former rice cooker was telflon, which does scratch and flake off, which is reportedly unhealthy. I understand that teflon has improved over the years, but still not my top choice. Most rice cookers just describe the pot as being non-stick, but I know the Instant Zest one advertises as ceramic (and another brand advertises as bonded granite), and they would be my preference over a cooker just described as 'non-stick'. When it states it's non-stick, it should say also that it's PFOA-free, and even better to describe what material it is made of. While I've only watched a couple of video reviews its rare that the material is one of the features talked about, but these days with people wanting such information, it would be helpful.

This was a great review. I’m in the market for cooker and this was just what I was looking for.

This is as enjoyable as any rice cooker review could be. Actually it was just great! Thanks for this informative, easy-to-watch review.

To be fair, you could have blind tasted it so you wouldn't know which cooker cooked your most favorite rice.

@bconsilio3764

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@marlenesvanity1480

3 жыл бұрын

Yea i feel like their mind was already made up beforehand

@SigbinNinja

2 жыл бұрын

I think any Asian would know. I've been eating rice 3 times a day every single day of my entire life. I think I'd be able to tell

@eBag944

2 жыл бұрын

@@SigbinNinja I think you are over exaggerating if not lying. No, and I mean no one eats rice "3 times a day of their entire life". I am also asian and I don't eat rice like you said you do. I sometimes eat mashed potatoes, french fries, a sandwich, etc...

You kept me interested the whole time. Such a pleasant review:)

This was very educational as I’ve just ordered my first rice cooker. You solidified my choice. You made me smile.

I love my Zojirushi rice cooker. I have the same one. I have yet to try the cake and porridge settings. I can say that brown rice comes out fluffy in my Zojirushi, it’s so much more enjoyable. My grandma uses the more economical ones and she goes through them a lot so she keep the pot and lid and uses it on the stovetop. For me, my Zojirushi is an investment because they last long, and I make a lot of rice for my family of 5.

Why? Why did I enjoy watching this?

@alejandrorivas4585

3 жыл бұрын

Charm

@vajayna_eklhabouh

3 жыл бұрын

You probably lowkey love manly lesbians making rice..

I bought the cheapest one, and brought it to work. I make instant noodles, oatmeal, teriyaki chicken, congee etc. I can use it at home to have hotpot. There is always a good use for a cheap rice cooker.

Have had a 5 cup capacity Zojirushi for several years. Very good product

Thanks so much for posting this video, it will help me a lot to make a decision on my first rice cooker.

I have a Zojirushi 3-cup induction rice cooker and I agree it is a delightful appliance to own.

@marvin19966

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like black & decker.because it’s very easy to clean .and easy to use.others two are really difficult to properly clean.

@marvin19966

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Thank you for the review. Would love to see you bake a cake in the Zojirushi! haha

I have the black and decker rice cooker. I put 2 sheets of aluminum foil inside rice cooker and cut hole in middle for temperature sensor to move up and down. The rice came out perfect. Aluminum foil slows the increasing temperature so rice cook longer.

Japanese family buy more expensive rice cookers because they use premium rice grains. Also people can tell the diff between rice quality For cheap rice grains a cheap cooker is fine

Just ordered the $15 Black & Decker rice cooker off of Amazon thanks for the video!

@aprilmurray4315

3 ай бұрын

I just used mine and it leaked water all over my counter but I put in exactly the measurements of rice and water. It’s going into the trash!

@aprilmurray4315

3 ай бұрын

Today was my first time using it by the way. And the rice came out like baby food! Lousy! Straight to the trash can!

Because of the timer on the instant pot around 11:00 we can see all the cuts and how long they took breaks ext. So cool, like a behind the scenes hack.

I had a $20 rice cooker and made rice for me perfectly each and every time.

Thanks for this review. Really helpful.

Well shot! Nice set. And talking about how you liked the Zojirushi song was charming.

Thank you for your review - all though I can not afford a Zojorushi I went with an Aroma 8 cup rice cooker that looks similar to the instant pot (just without the quinoa or oatmeal setting) and I am glad that the particular model uses a granite non-stick coating rather than PTFE. Also it cooks rice so much better than my old Oster where the rice would stick to the bottom of it even with it's PTFE coating which started to wear off quickly even using sponges that were designed for non-stick things.

This is an AMAZING review! You answered all of my questions & it was organized & well executed! I bought Instant rice & grain cooker! #subscribed

you convinced me to buy the Zojirushi the moment I learned it could sing to me. I need that joy in my life. :D

For great info on the fuzzy logic cooker see: The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook (revised and updated) by Hensperger and Kaufmann. Cakes can be done in the fuzzy logic cooker and as well in Instant pots. They are basically steamed instead of baked. The fuzzy logic cookers also come as induction cookers and are about a thousand bucks.

We would LOVE to see you bake a cake in the zojirushi

Why was this video the most joyful thing iv watched in forever...you made me buy this thing instantly! The song part just blew me away lol 😂 let’s go can’t wait!

When it comes to rice, I will trust Zojirushi to not stick. Plus it has a reheat mode that works great.

Beautiful production and beautiful presentation just subscribed

Well done video! ✔ I love the quality of japan products, definitely can't go wrong. But since my kids are grown and I just cook for myself mostly I can't justify the price. So I'm going with the Instant Pot cooker.

You need a high end rice cooker if: you eat rice at least twice a week or you’re a asian food nerd. I have a “Yum Sakura” from Amazon. It’s pretty much the same, from Korea if I’m not mistaken and I love it. Zojirushis are difficult to get here in Europe, like everything Japanese; although we have a trade deal with Japan🤷🏼‍♀️

@marvin19966

Жыл бұрын

please STOP the trait!!!!!

Great review. I love how you're hilarious giving info without even trying to be. LOL

My Instant Pot MAX multi cooker has a rice cooking function but occasionally it slightly scorches the rice. The issue is uneven heating. For this reason, I put my rice in a Pyrex oven glass bowl and set it on a trivet. The water goes into the pot as usual as per instructions but your rice now sits off the bottom and only heated by steam for perfect, extra fluffy rice.

@anitas5817

Жыл бұрын

Ooh good tip thanks. I was just thinking about using my instant pot for brown rice.

Excellent video. You've earned a sub. I think I'm going with the Zojirushi.

@adriannacook313

3 жыл бұрын

Smart decision! I have one and it hasn’t ever failed me once.

You are quite likable along with being informative. You got my "like" and "subscribe". I'll check out your other reviews.

What kind of rice did you cook in the video?

I have the insrantzest and it’s good. No sticking at the bottom. Easy cleanup. And perfect rice everytime. I love it for the price point it’s a steal

I LOVE a soft rice, and have reasonable use from time to time to have rice ready in the morning, so I'm very glad I bought the Zojirushi. What I SHOULD mention is that after I bought the NS-TSC10, I noticed that the pot got de-gunked a lot easier than the 4-cup Aroma rice cooker I had, since all the starch I couldn't wash out found its way to the bottom of the pot; the Zojirushi cleaned up A LOT easier. I can't speak for any Instant users, but I don't regret the purchase I made.

Great Quality Video!

This is such a good review thank you.

I recently bought the black and decker and absolutely hate it! I only had 1/4th of rice(and appropriate water)yet it spewed and spouted and made a mess in my kitchen as if I had overfilled it(which I didn't). The bottom was also solid and rubbery despite being immediately taken out after cooking. I'm going to return and try again with the instant pot.

You did a good job on this review of rice cookers. Keep up the good work. Ray

I would love to see a review of a cake baked in the Zojirushi.

I chose the instant pot zest because of the ceramic coating. The other two are teflon coated with pfoa's.

lol.. you looked so cute enjoying the little song to let you know the rice was done.. thx for the review =)

I actually use the black Decker, it does help me save time because I used to make my rice on a pan and it would take a long time plus staying near it so I would have to move it around so it doesn’t burn

@lucretius8050

4 жыл бұрын

Technically rice on a pan/pot shouldn't take a lot longer, you shouldn't have to move it around. You just kind of just need to boil the water and allow it to steam inside to work its magic. Search around for guides on how to cook rice with a pot might need a few small failures before you get the right formula for your pot and the rice you use. A lot of trust is needed cause if you have an opaque lid you can't tell what state it is in.

I am watching this as I am cooking in my 20 y.o. Aroma cooker (my non stick coating is failing). Exactly as the Zojirushi sings its song in your video, my Aroma chimes a shrill BEEEP BEEEP. I've been planning to buy a Zojirushi, thank you for the tour. :) Great reviews.

October 2020 - Instant Zest still 4.6 stars on Amazon now with 3,340 ratings. I'm no rice maven, so just pulled the trigger on the Zest. Thanks!

good review, thanks.

I bought my mom the Zojirushi NS-TSC18 as a Christmas gift and we are all enjoying it. Has not messed up making rice once. It was a great investment and I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

I gotta say this video was a great influence in my decision to invest in the Zojirushi. It's expensive but THATS JAPANESE RICE :9 Totally worth it! Thank you!

My Zojirushi just had a whoopsie and I'm totally going to use you as my justification for replacing it... even though I have an instant pot (It always seems a bit overcooked to me in that).

I have the B&D. I have cooked soups, rice, fried beans, pasta, steamed fish and veggies. I love it.

There’s really no point without a blind taste test at the end.

Top notch review. Well done.

I have a middle class rice cooker for around 35Euro. It would be placed between the black+decker and the INSTANT rice-cooker. It merely cooks rice by 15 minutes and no options on what kind of rice is used. It has the lever for cooking/keep warm. BUT I am happy to have it, because I only use white rice.

hello tnx for review... by russell hobbs ... after its cooked the orange light will stary turned on until i turn it off myself ? or what ? i mean it will hold it warm endless ? or

Song? Realy? hahaha your smile made me laugh. It really seems like you really enjoy it hahaha

Lovely video. But it might need some edits though. Make it a bit smaller may be. . Really enjoyed the reviewing process 👍. And while transitions, some music or tune would be nice.

Pls do bake on zojirushi and does the rice sticky on the pot when you wash it?

@overlord7877

4 жыл бұрын

In the Zojirushi the rice doesn't stick to the pot at all. Also has the syncro cook function so can cook rice steam food at the same time. Plus can leave the rice in there over night/full day and rice will still be perfect

Thanks.Any features for reheating cooked rice?

I have the zojrushi. I love it. It is incredible.

Here’s an honest review…for you. I loved your reaction to the rice melody is done. You really came alive after that!

We need to see that cake...

I don’t think you can beat the Zoruishi rice cooker after all in Japan, it’s all about rice. also the fact that they put cute little happy songs on it kind of tells you to kind of love and care they put into it because it’s that important and I can tell how much joy it brings you😀

With the black & decker rice cooker I don't have the rice cup I bought it at a thrift store , I'm wondering how much is the rice cup equal to in cups for 1 cup ?

Brilliant review. I like spending money on tactile, quality products too

Did you bake a cake? I'd like to see that if you did. How is the keep warm feature?

10:50 The internal battery you touched on…is it replaceable? What happens when it dies? I read somewhere it had to be sent in to be replaced which would be bad news.

Is there suppose to be a little bit of space on the top of the zorushi one? I just bought the exact model but when I close the lid It’s not snug fit

I'm seeing a lot of Zojirushi reviews about at the moment. I had one, and I couldn't stand it and got rid of it. I thought it was overly designed and the 'songs' drove me nuts. I can't stand appliances that beep, whistle or sing to me - I just don't see the point, and I didn't think the rice it cooked was that much better than I made by other methods, that justified the extra 20 minutes or so it took to make. I go through about 5kgs of rice a month, so I cook a lot of rice. I cook it microwave pressure cooker these days, and find it comes out perfect every time. 2 cups of thrice washed rice, 3 cups of water, 10 minutes in the microwave, give it a shake and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes (leaving it sealed). No fuss and very little messing about. But to each his own, that's what works for me and I can appreciate that everyone has their own methods and expectations. One other thing, I'm surprised you would need a 'reminder' that you need to wash the insert and lid insert after each use. I would have thought that would be something everyone does as a matter of course.

I can’t speak to the Instant Pot rice cooker, but the bog standard cheap rice cookers don’t cook based on time. It’s all temperature. The quick version is that water boils at 100°C, so if the temperature goes over 100°, the water has either absorbed or boiled off. If there’s still water, it can’t get hotter than that.

Nice video fun and informative, I agree with you the Zojirushi gets my vote

Can you do a test against the kanken and other brands? Me and most of my friends would appreciate it

Very good comparison but you are missing one thing that is which rice cooker cooked the rice fastest. You should also include how long each rice cooker takes to cook.

When I have unexpected visitors, my blac and decker rice is ready in 15 minutes, I stir it after about 7 to 10 minute. I have had no problem with the coating and have used it practically everyday almost a year now.I have the Panasonic and I use it when I know guest are coming.

Nice job! Thanks

I think another factor to consider is durability. The lifespan of a rice cooker for me is goes from 1 to 2 years (I probably use it 3 - 4 times a week). The less expensive ones will not last more than a year. The last on I got was not the cheapest one but neither the most expensive, I probable spent like $60 on it, it lasted 2 years and is now on it's final stages of life. I just bought a Zojirushi and spent almost $200 on it. Hopefully at that price range it will last longer than the previous I owned. BTW, I would love to see you making one of those jiggly cheesecaskes :)

@MeMe-nz1sq

Жыл бұрын

My chinese made rice cooker of unknown brand lasted for 10+ years and i use it at the very least 2-3 times a week. Not too bad, i paid around $12, now im thinking to buy the instant brand… the easiest to get in my place

@sacragon

Жыл бұрын

What are you doing to your rice cookers?

Is the Zojirushi any better about the browned crust on the bottom that every rice cooker I've used gets?

@gamesgeargadgets722

3 жыл бұрын

I have zojirushi, and it doesn’t get crusty at the bottom. The rice is very even.

I want to see how a cake would come out. what about black rice no setting? what else can you cook stew, meat fish cihken? thanks

I got three black and decker rice cookers for maybe 4 years and broke almost every year so I gave up on the brand. It cost only $19 each so every time it brokedown, I threw it away and bought a new one but I felt bad for the landfill. I bought a no name brand with mostly plastic and very small that cost only $24 at Frys electronics and still running for 7 years but already beat up even the brand name came off. I'm shopping for a rice cooker and checking on durability first so would spend as much as $150 so I'll try Zojiroshi, Tiger or Cuckoo.

Hey, that Zojirushi is now $199.99, and Amazon has a price cut from $235.00, is this cause of COVID and people investing in cooking more?

Nutri Bullet just released a grain cooker and love it works great and also love the look of it I recommend it.

Good unbiased review

I like that you chose smart buy that was not the one you had. I’m like you in that I will pay more, and often substantially more, for the one that has all the bells and whistles.

Thanks

Thoroughly enjoyed your review on these!! Please do one for the pressure cookers!!! And the cake in the Zojirushi. By the way, the spendy rice cookers made for Japanese and Korean users talk and sing to the user. 😊 They do charge well over $200, though. 😂

I bought Zoji 1,000 years ago it's still here and alive and working well.