Aroma Housewares 4-Cups Cooked 1Qt Rice Grain Cooker ARC-302NGP Pink

This thing is GREAT! I'll admit I got it as a gag gift for my husband because he's an amazing cook but hates the way his rice turns out. I expected it to never be used. Boy was I wrong. It is used on a daily basis and its a simple and easy rice cooker. It seems like no matter what my husband does to the white rice, its seems to come out sticky and fluffy (really great in my opinion) and does brown rice like a champ! It can also easily handle things like steaming broccoli (or other veggies) and we've tried hardboiled eggs. All around this thing is simple, small, and effective! I really thought I was getting a gag gift but here we are able to say that it does hold up and work really well so totally worth the purchase! Read more

This is a fantastic little rice cooker for someone who wants it easy. I love that it's small, compact, and is a one button and done. I can make about 2 cups (uncooked) of rice which yields about 4 cups cooked. It takes about 30 minutes to cook then automatically switches to warm. It's easy to clean the inner pot when done. My only complaint is that it is hard to read the markings inside for water lever due to them being black on black. I still love it through and cook rice a lot more often now adays. Read more

Okay, listen. I did not expect to fall in love with a rice cooker. I bought the AROMA Mini mostly because it was cute, small, and the “Milk Tea” color whispered my name. But this little thing has earned its own sacred spot on my countertop like it pays rent. 💀 First: perfect rice, every time. I’m talking fluffy, zero-drama, no babysitting. I throw in a cup of jasmine or sushi rice, add water, hit the button, and go live my life without a care in the world. It automatically clicks to Keep Warm when it’s done, which is basically the appliance version of someone tucking a blanket around your rice and saying, “Shh… I’ve got you.” But here’s the twist: this mini guy does way more than rice. I’ve made: • Creamy oatmeal that doesn’t glue itself to the pot • Cozy little soups that tasted like I actually tried • A scandalously easy mac and cheese • Quinoa that finally behaves itself • And yes… milk tea pearls (don’t judge me, it worked) And because it only makes 2 cups uncooked (4 cups cooked), I’m never drowning in leftovers or wasting ingredients. It’s perfect for small kitchens, dorms, work desks, or honestly anyone who wants delicious food without committing to a full-size appliance. If you live alone, seriously consider this pick It’s light, portable, and ridiculously simple to clean. If you’ve ever cried scrubbing out a giant rice pot at 11pm… this is your redemption arc. Final verdict: If you want a rice cooker that’s adorable, dependable, and secretly incredibly useful, get this one. The sugar-sweet colors alone are worth it, but the convenience makes it a tiny powerhouse. I can’t believe something this cute is also this competent. Everything you would expect from a rice cooker- only personal sized. 10/10. Would buy again. Would protect it with my life. Can of soda included for size reference ♡ Read more

I have been using this particular Aroma model for a few months now Generally, I've been very pleased with it. It has been very reliable, easy to clean & maintain, plus looks nice on the counter when not in use. The soft blue color adds a bit of color to a otherwise very drab room. The size is a perfect one for the various assorted dishes I cook in it. It's not too big or small for the amount of food intended to be made in it. "4 cup" is somewhat meaningless to me as I very rarely cook any rice or other grains in it. The dimensions & shape of the inner pot is more how I select a particular rice cooker to do what I want with it. Whether I'm in the market for a new one or just selecting which one(s) I already have to use on a particular day. It's was purchased to be an alternative to using a regular stove's burners or even the oven just like the others were. I own several now, purchased over the years besides this new one discussed here in this review. I usually use one at a time or sometimes even 2 of these small appliances to make mostly all I eat daily now. This is my first Aroma rice cooker. It runs a bit hotter than the slightly lower wattage (heat?) of other similar size brands. I simply prepare to generally shorten my actual cooking time when using this one. The only reason why I didn't give a 5 star excellent rating is this particular one I received operating lever switch sometimes doesn't stay in the COOK mode when depressed. I use a bit of transparent tape to hold in down without popping back up all the time. It works fine & I didn't want to take a chance to returns it. The next one might be worse! I generally recommend this rice cooker. It's basic & no frills. Perfect size for most 1-2 people's needs & portion control. Which is the #1 reason why I use any and all of these basic, mechanical "rice cookers" in the first place. And these types of Rice Cookers are an introduction to regulating food waste to almost zero! A huge help in these dark unpredictable times. Read more

My husband loves rice but hates the wait of cooking it and I do. This little rice maker is a Jem. He read the direction hit the button and checked it around 15 minutes later and it was on warm. It was done. It makes a good four cups and rice comes out great. The little pan it is in is so easy to pull out and clean and just put back in. This is one of the best kitchen items I have gotten. After a week of using this, I bought 4 more for Christmas presents and will include the rice. It is the perfect size for the two of us and we have leftovers which I use in a day or two for a stir fry. Do not hesitate to get this item. So easy to use, the cook time is great, the rice comes out perfect. My sister owned a restaurant in Santa Fe, and she said this brand was the same brand they used in their upper scale restaurant. Read more