Why are Zojirushi Rice Cookers so Popular? Check out our Review!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Do you have a Zojirushi Rice Cooker? If so, do you use it for anything other than steaming rice? Would love to hear what you use it for. If you liked this video, you might like this review of the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baaZgImdgtyEoqM

[@dennisyoung4631]

No, but I certainly *WANT* one! I eat a lot of rice…

[@watchorna4397]

Right now, l just have an Aroma multicooker and works well, but I'm looking to get something better. But if l get the zojirushi rice cooker, I'll let you know. Thank you for the advice, Joe! 😀

[@olymoran2468]

Best rice cooker !! 1:53

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You got it. Thanks!

[@SkK-ke9ku]

I can’t get the machine start … anyone help ? I put rice water close it and start …. Nothing happens…

[@jljl5449]

I've had mine for almpst 16 years (Damn, I'm getting old). It still works like new, and i still get happy whenever I use it.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... Those are really well made. I just bought my mom a new one, and her old one still worked fine, but it was just getting beat up a bit and I like it when she has nice, shiny, new stuff.

[@stevetimman]

The scoop holder is loose by design so you don't snap and break it when inserting/removing the rice scoop.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hmmm.... Well, ok then! Thank you kindly, sir.

[@farhaddad]

The timer is actually for the finish time and not the start. If it was for start time, it would be useless because you won’t know when it will be done. Instead, you set the timer when you want the rice to be ready and the cocker will figure out when to start. Good review 👌

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Ugh... Makes sense... Shoulda tested that to be sure. That's actually a better way to run a timer. Thanks!

[@fmcdomer]

Holt shi.... This means u can soak your rice over night and have the buzzer go off right when u need rice daily. Such as 8am or 12pm

[@FabioGrenkh]

@@fmcdomerIs it good for rice to soak for hours though?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@FabioGrenkh soaking is actually a pretty good idea. I never do it, but people swear by it.

[@FabioGrenkh]

@@JoesPhenomenal I see, I see. I might have to give it a try then!

[@Eric-jo8uh]

My zojirushi rice cooker is the best and most reliable appliance I have ever owned. Perfect rice EVERY time. Thank you Zojirushi for making this appliance 👏👏👍👍

[@Dealtoth]

I used a ninja pressure cooker for my rice I bought this one I cook brown and white rice and put 5 pack of bratwurst no matter what setting all of it comes out awesome. I also own their jam and bread maker love this company

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Sounds like you've got a great system going!

[@mischarlcm146]

This is the best review for Zojirushi rice cooker because you showed us how to cook brown rice, steam veggie and make a cake! On Amazon product information, it says Steam Basket Can be used to steam foods and cook rice at the same time, but I could not find that in their pdf manual. Have you tried cooking food in the basket and rice at the same time? I'll appreciate your time answering my question. Thank you!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You can do it all on the regular rice cooking setting, but it limits the amount of rice you can cook... Also I ended up removing the steamed veggies a little early, because if felt like they were a little too soft if left in for the whole rice cycle.. That's personal preference though.

[@mischarlcm146]

@JoesPhenomenal thank you so much l am going to buy this cooker today! I didn't know you can open it while it's cooking! That's good to know. I'll probably put the steamer at the last 10 minutes than setting it at the beginning.

[@Mmolonn]

I’ve just upgraded mine to this model after using the smaller Panda rice cooker for the last 7 years, which is made by Zojirushi. I need to be buried with my rice cooker please. I may have the only home with a Zojirushi in the Irish countryside 🥰

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Lol.... I hear ya. They really are fantastic machines.

[@gf7392]

I've got one and live only up the road...🇮🇪🇮🇪😉

[@alexanderyewman]

what store did you get yours from I live in England and I'm not sure where to buy from?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@alexanderyewman I'd think your best bet to make sure you get one made in Japan it to grab one from an Asian market... Or you can check on Amazon and look in the product description. Should have that info there too.

[@panda55c]

Can you do the reviews on the pressure induction heating & induction heating models? Those 2 are quite expensive and I’m curious of the technology. Thank You

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I was looking at one of the induction models when I bought this one... Might need to do a comparison

[@panda55c]

@@JoesPhenomenal Thank You 🙏, look forward to hearing from you soon.

[@scottschoppert9149]

@@panda55cjust heats up the pan faster

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

I have 3 rice cookers and this one is by far the best. Perfect rice each time.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I totally agree!

[@majorgear1021]

What is the model of the rice cooker reviewed in the video? I

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Sure. Mine is ns-tsc 10

[@michellelyman7092]

what about porridge? like oatmeal?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yep.. There a porridge setting right on there... At least on my model there is.

[@bobdavis4855]

I regularly make oatmeal, steel cut oats. I set it the night before to be ready in the morning. I use a little over half of the water the recipe calls for. If you use the amount of water on the box it will be too soupy. Works great . It took a little trial and error to figure out the right water to oats ratio. The rice cooker definitely uses less water that the recipe on the oats box calls for.

[@derekp6636]

so, I really wanted one, but didn't realize they are primarliy for short/medium grain rice. Curious to see this and what was prepared.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's a miss on my part. I should have tried some long grain in there too.

[@chandlee3968]

They have instructions for long grain rice, it takes more water. The reason it’s not the main focus is because the Japanese prefer short rice and this is a Japanese company. It’ll still work just fine for basmati or jasmine rice, just follow the directions.

[@robertlinscott1551]

I have their NL BAC05 model and am quite happy with it.

[@LorenzoNW]

I bought a Kamado-san CT-01 Double-Lid Donabe Rice Cooker about a year ago. It cooks far better rice than my old Zojirushi, there's no toxic lining, and it's easy to clean. I'll never go back to using an electric rice cooker again.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hmm... Might have to take a looksie at that.

[@LorenzoNW]

@@JoesPhenomenal Toiro Kitchen sells it. Be sure to season it first and follow the instructions. They also sell a great donabe cookbook that I purchased.

[@davidwilliams5977]

White, Brown, Sushi. No markings for Jasmine?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I noticed that.... Will have to experiment to see which settings works best for it.

[@leejmuam1]

Jasmine rice use white

[@BeamerTime354]

By the way, there is a nut that is at the bottom of your fridge doors you can turn to level the top so they are even. 🤔

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@BeamerTime354 yeah yeah... I know. That fridge came with the house and is all messed up. Replaced it, since... And I leveled those doors.... Like right away.

[@justinf401]

Got mine for $75 at a local store and a $50 kitchen aid wok best purchases ever

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Score!

[@NHELZKIE02]

you forgot the electric consumption, or if its a inverter type or not?

[@lillyinthefield2787]

is this the best. one. to get. from all the rst out there ????

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I like zojirushi machines a lot... This is one of the more inexpensive model.. The higher end ones have induction heating and also some more functions and capacity but I felt like this was the best bang for the buck.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Want one that lasts good, is easy to clean - and doesn’t *burn* the rice if you keep the rice in the thing longer than six to eight hours! (Make a batch that’s enough for three or four meals.)

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@dennisyoung4631 any of the zojirushi ones handle all that no problem... I've never heard about one breaking on anyone either so that's good.

[@watchorna4397]

Joe, can this rice cooker do grains? 😊

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I haven't tried that. What did you have in mind?

[@TheFrenchieConnection]

Love ours!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

It's getting a ton of use!

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

Before i heard they used fuzzy technology but i am not sure if they fixed because maybe they buy components rather manufacturing themself

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I think they do everything in house on the more expensive models, and buy some of the components on the cheaper ones, but I might be wrong on that.

[@acientkid]

somehow ours doesnt last for 24 hours it turns the rice to a very hard dried rice. not sure what to do probably back to tiger

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hmmm... sounds like it needs a little more water in there to cook. If does slowly dry the longer it's in there, since it's being kept warm.. so if it cooks dry, I can see why it won't last all that long.

[@bobsteven2363]

If you go to the official website, they clearly label which rice cookers can last for days. It basically boils down to the Japanese-made ones are capable of keeping the rice perfect for a week, and not a single China made one can last over a day. Sadly this info inst on Amazon or at retail stores, but the Japan ones have Japan written on them. The ones made in Japan cost $180-600, and the ones from China cost $60-200.

[@Mabayu]

@@bobsteven2363 Where can I find the Japanese ones? I dont see any. I only ever find the China ones. Im specifically looking for this exact one but Made in Japan.

[@Cxlli52]

@@Mabayurather late to this but the ones from Japan will specifically say made in Japan in the from and also in the back of the label. I believe it’ll also say in the box. You can try seeing in the boxes if it days made in china or in Japan

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@Cxlli52 yep... It's right on the side of the box as well... Right next to the UPC

[@Adeline9418]

I have a SPT rice cooker that works exactly like a zojirushi. Got it for $70!!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice!

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

Thanks joe

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You got it!

[@WalkingOneLegAtATime]

Wait… I can bake a cheesecake with this????

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I know! Weird, huh?

[@WalkingOneLegAtATime]

@@JoesPhenomenal mine doesn’t have a cake setting…can I still try it on another setting, do you think?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@WalkingOneLegAtATime I'd try doing it on the brown rice setting.

[@guillaumesandmayer7053]

Definitely right there - Zoji's rank alongside Tiger-Japan for those who want the ricey Rolls-Royce regardless of price. This model here in this video is $595 Aussie over here. Yikes. Parting piece of advice if you're a 'bang for your buck' person? Panasonic - $200 Aussie and it would be 85 per cent of a Tiger or Zoji - cheers ' 😁

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yep... defintely pricey! Those Panasonics aren't bad... not bad at all... and like you said, the price is something like HALF

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

Best for distill water in emergency

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hmm.. good idea!

[@jamesvoigt7275]

How do you prepare your distilled water using the rice cooker?

[@jayvito86]

I abuse my rice cooker, incredibly good product.

[@leejmuam1]

I had a Tiger rice cooker for 8 years before the rice started crusty up. Zojirushi only 3 years and the rice is crusty up on one side. IMO not as good as Tiger. Maybe if you buy a MADE IN Japan version, it might last longer. The Made in China ones are cheaper, so maybe lower quality 😅.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Agreed.... Although this one still seems good.

[@chanhien4000]

I got my parents an NW-FB18, I think it's the best gift after their tiger cooker has given up after over 10 years.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's a great gift. You rock.

[@ZrohTempezz]

this or a Cuckoo rice cooker?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I can't really comment on that one. I haven't used any of the Cuckoo's yet.

[@ChibiSteak]

10:26 fin.

[@sungchoi8840]

try korean's the best !!!!!

[@ЮлияНикопоренко-ч9л]

Rempel Square

[@LisaMoore-u4x]

Koch Field

[@ThetNaingTun-h9q]

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[@peachdaisy3478]

They're popular because of Uncle Roger... end of story 😂

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hiiieeee... Yahhhh.

[@averagereviews3389]

Review is way too long and slow. Work on chopping it up with more edits.

[@sans6919]

definitely not for basmati rice

[@cameryncorliss906]

why

[@chandlee3968]

You have to follow the directions that come with the cooker, long grain or basmati rice calls for 1.25 units of water per 1 unit of rice. If you don’t it will be too dry.

[@PorkChopJones]

Buying a kitchen appliance that is constantly in use that has a nonstick surface that's easy to scratch off is too cumbersome to always remember to gently clean so I would not purchase this item.