Customer reviews from zojirushi.com
Zojirushi - 3 Cup Induction Heating Rice Cooker - Stainless Steel Brown
Average customer rating
4.6
(34 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 34 reviews
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Zojirushi - 3 Cup Induction Heating Rice Cooker - Stainless Steel Brown
Posted by: ASeaGuy
from Seattle, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Flawless rice cooker as expected. GABA, white, sushi, every recipe is perfect. Zojirushi is truly doing it right. We purchased the small size, since the kids are away now, and let me tell you small portioned rice serving usually are not the best but in this model they are perfect. A+
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Carl
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the most awesome rice cooker ever! I've tried a few other automatic rice cookers in the past and often been disappointed. This one is the perfect size for me, 3 cups is perfect for one or two people. It's made perfect rice every time, it's easy to clean, it's compact and easy to store. There's even a carrying handle for easy portability. The Zojirushi people think of everything. I've no regrets on purchasing my cooker and highly recommend to others.
This is a high quality, high performance, quality designed appliance.
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Posted by: MJBR
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’m going to lead with summary conclusion and then you can read the details below if you want.
Summary: Unless you really want the induction feature consider a lower costing model Because I personally do not feel this was an upgrade from my previous rice cooker nor does it really seem to cook any faster. Details below:
This is a nice rice cooker. It’s well built.
I generally cook short grain white rice and brown rice. I buy good quality rice in small bags as I’m not cooking for a crowd.
I had the white Umami model previously and I loved it but unfortunately it was broken during a move. Many of my friends had recommended going to an induction model.
This machine seems more heavy duty with a more heavy duty bowl. It’s a smaller footprint because it’s 3 cup versus 5 cup. Which I was happy with.
I believe it has the same settings minus the umami setting which was no big deal. I used the umami setting once on my old model but but I didn’t like how long it took to cook nor the consistency of the rice as it seemed mushy.
All that said the big takeaway for me is I think with the regular settings frankly the rice tasted better in the umami model And I wish I had bought that instead!
I also found that because this is induction I have to use more water than the markings show or end up with super dry almost scorched bottom rice. Yes I know that could be indicative of an older batch of rice but I really think it’s the induction heating. It’s not a big deal as long as you’re aware.
Because it’s all about the rice, right?
Basically I wish I could get a model that’s built like this one, 3 cup size, but white (personal aesthetic preference) and that cooked like my previous umami model.
My daughter is purchasing a rice cooker and I have advised her to purchase the umami model or if She wants a 3 cup cooker//Smaller footprint To consider a micom model and save on the cost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from zojirushi.comBy Customer Service, January 24, 2022
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with our NP-GB05. Thank you so much on the feedback on the color request for our smaller rice cookers. We will be sure to forward it to our R&D for future use. It's very unusual for the rice cooker to scorch rice, normally this can happen if the rice has excess starch when it's not rinsed thoroughly. As you pointed out, sometimes if the rice is an older then it will not cook as expected. We always recommend testing the rice cooker with a brand new bag of rice to see if that is the case. If it doesn't resolve it, then please reach out to our Customer Support Team, they would be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800733-6270 or email support@zojirushi.com
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Posted by: Kat C
from Winchester, Massachusetts
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my third Zojirushi rice cooker so clearly love the cooker. I only wish you offered stainless steel pans. Once this pan starts peeling - and the other 2 have fairly quickly given price - I toss the machine. Replacement parts are hard to find for smaller machines.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A wonderful little workhorse
on February 16, 2021
Posted by: Ayoung44
from New York, NY
Gender:Female
I first bought mine ... gosh... in 2009, perhaps? Was it on the market as early as that? It is a wonderful, dependable little work horse. Makes perfect rice every time. Makes great steel cut oatmeal. Does a beautiful job of keeping rice warm. I would not like to live without it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Nick H
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Extremely easy to use. Very high quality materials. The flavor of the rice is noticeably better than cheaper model rice cookers and the consistency is unmatched. The keep warm function allows for fresh tasting and safe to eat rice throughout the day. The price seems high but if you eat a fair amount of rice the end quality, consistency, and flavor are well worth it. Clean up is very quick and the cooking surface never has rice stuck to it. I am very happy with this product, and will look to zojirushi for other products I may need in the future because I am so impressed with the engineering and quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Baba
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent product I love it I like the way it cook my brown rice
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: River
from St. Louis
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Outstanding tool eaay to use and clean worth every dime best rice no problem
I would recommend this to a friend!
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