Unboxing NEW, $600 Cuckoo Rice Cooker... Is It Worth It?

It has been a long time coming. After more than a year, we're finally using our Cuckoo rice cooker. Watch us unbox it, make our first batch of rice, and compare it to the instant rice we have been using for much of 2021 with a blind taste test. Which rice will reign supreme? Watch to find out!
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[@shellm8303]

I'm cracking up! Comparing Cuckoo to the Enterprise. 😂 Can't wait to see all she can do. I guessed correctly! I figured James would pick instant because that's what ya'll are accustomed to eating.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Haha, when I read your comment and then looked at the thumbnail, I look like LeVar's character lol

[@cherri078]

Yeah agree with you, I thought the same thing. It’s what James is use to so he chose instant. Also from my understanding the Cuckoo is able to keep the rice heated without rice bacteria growing cause some people say the prewarming setting in rice cookers can breed bacteria. Also i think the mixed rice function is popular with the Korean ajummas. I don’t know if you can test the difference but it’s more for a peace of mind functions that the Cuckoo offers. If you are not a fussy rice cooker you can just use a regular rice cooker 😂 it’s just preference

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We're excited to finally get to use this rice cooker! Join us for the premiere on 1/9/2022 at 9AM Pacific. Enjoy the weekend!

[@iambleu203]

It ended without seeing the taste test???

[@ItsJamesandMark]

@@iambleu203 this is a trailer, full video is coming out on 1/9 9am Pacific :)

[@vavadtbn53]

@@ItsJamesandMark today is the 9th, and its now 9:04AM pacific time

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We saw you in the chat earlier today but not during the premiere! Thanks for tuning in!

[@mommakay69]

My brother gave me the exact same rice cooker and I haven't unboxed it yet. He kept on bugging me to open and use it already, so I searched on KZbin to see some reviews, and I came across your vlog. I was cracking up the whole time! Now I am very excited to open my Cuckoo! And am I glad Cuckoo talks!!!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

This is too hilarious! How long did you have it in your box? I might faint if it was longer than us lol. Welcome to the channel!!!

[@ericaluv1172]

14:08 literally had my dying laughing 🤣 I think I went back like 7 times 😁 lol mark going to the cabin

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Hahaha lot was going on I guess

[@ShirellW]

Y’all are hilarious. I was so entertained. All the jokes and cute fun with each other. Very authentic. Thank you for the content

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thanks Shirell!! We like to have a good time with each other!

[@ShirellW]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tinabarro3250]

So blessed to have found y’all through just trying to get a rice cooker ❤️ James you are perfect and I adore you already

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Excellent, did you purchase one yet?

[@tinabarro3250]

@@ItsJamesandMark still debating :( I am one of those folks that has to read 100 reviews before I move lol

[@Josie_Liam]

Love cuckoo so much! My mom will not accept anything else in our homes. She's very particular. Because I've had microwavable rice a lot I honestly love the taste of the instant and freshly made rice. Quality is just the same. Nothing like opening a new appliance fresh out of the box. Nothing more satisfying and exciting. Bless you both and Haru and your families and friends always. We love you! 🧡💙🙏

[@ItsJamesandMark]

A lot on here said that's likely the reason why I chose the instant rice lol

[@Josie_Liam]

@@ItsJamesandMark lol nothing wrong with being a cheap date either 🤭🤣

[@eufemiaparejapareja6734]

Kindly help me find the way how to use the cuckoo model AHLB1080FG I couldnt find it in any web page upon searching. By the way I just bought it in a surplus online store thats why there is no brochure available with it. Please help me since I cant understand korean language. Will be waiting for your help. Thank you so much.

[@tillygarza2653]

So entertaining to watch! Must go back and watch previous videos 👍🏼

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thank you!!

[@starjen]

She was worth the wait! the colour is beautiful! I love that she talks and that James was expecting so much from her 😅

[@ItsJamesandMark]

My expectations might have been far reaching lol

[@minidelinquent]

I haven't been a subscriber for long, but even I feel like I have been eagerly waiting for this reveal for ages!!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

LOL I guess the anticipation was felt all around

[@vavadtbn53]

I've got my timer reminder on so I can watch!!!!!

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

One is a steamer, other a pressure cooker. They do make Rice Cookers specific, no pressure locking.

[@elainewoodford6263]

Can’t wait to see the meal😂💜💜

[@ItsJamesandMark]

It'll be up this week :)

[@reddbone6433]

I have had my Cuckoo for over 2 years and I love it!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Happy to hear it's kept you happy these past two years!

[@Mulletsrock23]

This model is induction and only cook with pressure. Some cuckoo model have in there description twin pressure, it mean cook with or without pressure.

[@mangochiii]

this is the content we need 😆

[@ItsJamesandMark]

LOL it's like an infomercial, mukbang, and stand up comedy all rolled into one

[@lyndan.3014]

Yay finally the much anticipated rice cooker premiere is here! So excited :) she is pretty! Lols such a fun demonstration and James throwing shade at cuckoo 😂 I knew James would choose instant rice lol! Thanks for a fun video!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Well there goes our potential sponsorship from Cuckoo! Still love it lol

[@vavadtbn53]

@@ItsJamesandMark 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@_____.senath]

I’ve always wanted a cuckoo rice cooker! I just cook rice on the stove top on high until it boils. Then turn it down to low for 25 mins.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Does the rice stick when you cook on the stove top?

[@vavadtbn53]

Thats exactly how I cook my rice too....perfect every time.

[@alexkim4812]

What an shiny cooked rice... mmm yummy.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Yesss a nice shimmer!

[@CharlieBrown-zr9wk]

they are in love 🤣

[@miab5409]

Lol I enjoyed this. Especially putting it next to your legacy cooker. Nice review

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this!

[@tombuck]

I love your empathy for the old rice cooker 😁

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Reminds me of the same love you show your old tech gadgets even when something new comes out on the market lol

[@tombuck]

@@ItsJamesandMark I’ve seen Toy Story, I know they have feelings!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

@@tombuck oh man, if you put it that way... Kitchen Appliance Story lol

[@evelynr3639]

Where is the cup to meager the rice and water

[@ItsJamesandMark]

The inside of the pot has the measurement lines.

[@snaborsrn]

Wow she's fancy!!!! So international!! Love it and glad that y'all finally broke her in!!👍👍

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Haha, when I read this comment, I did it in my best pageant MC voice (she's beauty... and she's grace!) lol

[@TomekinaOfa]

Just got mine today waiting on it right now to start eating rice

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Sweet, hope u enjoy!!

[@KaraJade815]

I have the reminder set! I’m so excited for this one.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Woohoo!!

[@KaraJade815]

I was wrong 😳 James liked the microwave rice more. Cukoo fancy though. She’s the aunt that shows up to family functions wearing every piece of luxury apparel she has and acts like she don’t drink tap water.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

@@KaraJade815 NOT the tap water 😅 funniest thing I'll read today probably lol

[@lisavu2629]

Klian: "Liquor up? What that mean? Our uncles are funny."

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Oh my - we are not fitting the god papa role really well lol; tell the gang we say hi and see you all soon :)

[@thatstuffsimple446]

I like hard rice some people love soft so if u like hard rice add less water and enjoy

[@emeritamiranda3353]

Set the reminder! Can hardly wait. 🎉

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Woohoo! See you at the premiere :)

[@bonniesolis1661]

Hi guys! We watched this video...then stumbled upon a video by Sueddu, and she ALSO has a Cookoo in white!!! 🤣😂 Yours looks fancier! Happy Sunday!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Ohh, we'll have to look up Sueddu! never heard of her!

[@bonniesolis1661]

@James & Mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5WUZolmbbabaKM. I think this is her link. Cuckoo is at 2:51 minutes!!

[@vavadtbn53]

I agree with James...for $600 she should do it all!!! At least allow you to give commands.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Hahaha

[@skykitchen867]

I was going to get this one, but saw a review on Amazon where it caught on fire and showed pictures. That kinda scared me and I changed my mind. Great review, thank you for posting.

[@lifeby2044]

is not an AI hahahahahahah I looove the microwave door

[@ItsJamesandMark]

LOLL

[@rayrg1979]

Hi heat future is for crunchy or scorched rice

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Wonder if we'll ever use that setting!

[@scrambledeggspdx]

It's because you need good Korean Rice to cook in the rice cooker girls!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

It's been awhile but I thought Mark bought some good rice lol but maybe they were out when we went

[@LakeshiaShanielle]

Me: oh nothing just watching 2 handsome men cook rice!! 🥰😚😍

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Get it! Lol

[@vavadtbn53]

I wonder if you can make arroz con leche (rice pudding) in this? Would that be porridge?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

My guess would be that would the setting you would use.

[@rayrg1979]

Oh I like. Try it

[@vavadtbn53]

1

[@MrMegaMatma]

Just watching two men making rice... great content!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

The internet is great lol

[@paulcastillo5435]

Cool. The color is very very beautiful~ Saludos desde CHILE ~ 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💕

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thank you Paul!

[@dkastra26]

Whats the difference to a normal multicooker?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Apparently the price LOL... not sure aside from some features and that it talks haha

[@dkastra26]

@@ItsJamesandMark perhaps the fuzzy Logic Technology? I have to talk myself into the price because the multicooker is already available from 99$.

[@vavadtbn53]

Put it on offer up!!!!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We're the worst at reselling things lol

[@brendah2683]

Finally! So pretty! Now I'm staring at my rice cooker thinking she also needs to be upgraded...

[@ItsJamesandMark]

How long have you had yours? YOLO!

[@brendah2683]

@@ItsJamesandMark lol doesn't matter. Now I want a new one!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

@@brendah2683 she knows what she wants

[@HungryforAdventure]

We have the older model. Did we spend alot for it? Maybe lol. But the rice is soooo good XD

[@ItsJamesandMark]

For something that you use multiple times a week, a splurge is definitely warranted... right?

[@crystalp1019]

You’re literally watching two men make rice 😂😂 - nothing wrong with that

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Not at all! :D

[@dreiaugen]

Just stumbled on this while looking for a rice cooker to replace our old one from National. Great review! But before you buy this one, check the reviews on Amazon. A lot of negative reviews due to reliability issues.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

The funny thing is that we haven't used it enough to run into the reliability issues lol

[@dreiaugen]

@@ItsJamesandMark did you get a different one? Or is that because you're mostly making the microwave rice??!!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Haha as a family of two that is mindful of our carb intake, we haven't found ourselves needing to make as much rice.

[@dreiaugen]

@@ItsJamesandMark gotcha, that makes sense!

[@jacijustice7866]

That is Sexy. I have a CRP-N0681F but I've thought about upgrading.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Nice! That sounds like an intense rice cooker, almost like a space ship lol

[@mykelmtl514]

1️⃣ We eat jasmine rice. From the white burlap sack. 2️⃣ wash the rice in the pot of the rice cooker so you don’t waste any rice ! 3️⃣ if you want fluffy rice, don’t cook glutinous rice, guys! Not a fair taste test! Do-over!! 🤣😂

[@ItsJamesandMark]

2 - the holes in this are so fine, no grains of rice will get through! :)

[@yunasmile2633]

How can i buy it?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

If you type in cuckoo rice cooker, a number of websites like their official one and Amazon sell it.

[@yunasmile2633]

@@ItsJamesandMark Thank u👍

[@vavadtbn53]

Send it back...get your 💲💲 back. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We're keeping it, she's grown on me since

[@tonymai1844]

I like Zojirushi Rice Cooker better. But it is only personal choice. Well, this rice cooker has voice, hahaha.. That is more money right there.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

I argue with her more than anything so... lol

[@vavadtbn53]

Its not LIVE????

[@ItsJamesandMark]

When you see the word premiere, it is a prerecorded video that we are watching together in real time. There's a live chat available for premieres.

[@vavadtbn53]

@@ItsJamesandMark KZbin 101 😅

[@MrsJulieSmith]

Tried the instant rice for the first time. And we might need a new rice cooker.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Get one!!

[@GameHEADtime]

Does it speak English or just Japanese?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

It speaks Korean, but not sure about any other languages

[@gloriatownes3442]

😂😂mail me the older one ☺️☺️

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Hahaha

[@mrlmontreal]

I guess you’re too late to register the warranty… 😕

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We've accepted her into our home lol

[@supergrace314]

Could the girl gets muted?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We haven't looked into it but probably there's a way!

[@DMTHOTH]

I think you have putted too much water.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Yeah! We did lol

[@stevenkelby2169]

Are you a couple of benders?