Amazonian—December 13, 2025
High quality rice cooker and offers excellent value for money if you’re getting it under around 80 bucks. I was thinking of getting a Zojirushi that was priced almost double for half the size but ended up buying this Cuckoo when I came to know the Zoji is priced like a Japanese made cooker and made elsewhere to profit. My sister has a Japanese Zoji that she bought from Japan. This particular model of Cuckoo that I got is made in Korea and priced well for the size and features it offers. From my short 15 days of experience with this cooker I found it to be very functional. The cooker is easy to use and the rice comes out nice every single time. Different types of rice takes different cooking times obviously and it also depends on how well you want the rice to be cooked. So far I tried white rice, and brown rice. And made porridge with brown rice. All came out well. I cooked brown rice for an additional 5 minutes to suit my needs but many people might not need it. As people from different cultures use different types of rice and their exists lots of varieties in Asian stores (I have seen rices that I have never heard of) I can’t confirm the exact cooking time. In general brown rice takes longer. I don’t like the idea of having an internal battery that is not easy to replace . Overall a great addition to my kitchen during this holiday season. I would give it a 4.5. Read more
Kyle Sluiter—October 23, 2025
I've owned several rice cookers over the years, and this is hands-down the best. I love the variety of settings it provides. Everything from white rice and brown rice to GABA rice and porridge comes out perfectly cooked. Preparation is a breeze and I don't have to worry about mushy or burnt rice anymore. Also, the keep-warm function is excellent, keeping the rice moist and delicious for hours without drying it out. It's incredibly easy to use, clean, and the quality is exceptional. If you eat a lot of rice, this cooker is a worthwhile investment. Worth every penny. Read more
Advorsak—November 17, 2025
I just got this rice cooker yesterday (11/16/25) and used it to make brown rice. The rice came out perfect which is a big deal because I have managed to mess up rice in my old rice cooker. The cooker itself is so cute with the pink color and the pot that goes inside feels like much nicer quality compared to my $35 rice cooker. While the cooker is very easy to use, the instruction manual could use some reformatting. I appreciate that it is very detailed, but sometimes I like to just get to the point with a quick set up guide. I am very happy with this purchase overall! Read more
Gissell Uribe—January 3, 2026
Love this rice cooker. So easy to use and wash. Cooks rice well and quickly plus it has different settings . Read more
Vance N—June 16, 2025
I had a tiger and it finally broke. I wasn't looking for something fancy, more so consistency, durability and reliability. I bought a replacement Zojirushi (nothing fancy but simple warm/cook button design) and found that it was a bit cheaper in quality (likely a China factory vs Japan model), the inner lid was so flimsy. I tried the Panasonic with no LED screen but 4 or 5 modes, button panel but did not like the fact that you could not remove the lid or the inner lid for cleaning but to it's credit it worked well despite that. I heard good things about Cuckoo so I decided to try this even if it was fancier than I'd want but for the sale price I couldn't argue. Pros: - cooker pot was heavy duty! The weight and thickness was solid so probably accounts for their claim of cooking faster and evenly via induction plate - inner lid can be removed for cleaning - inner lid thicker than other major brands - diameter aka footprint is compact compared to the tradition rounded with the handled lid. Certainly is a more streamlined design. Cons: - I just don't like the "slick" touch panels with a button behind them because eventually the plastics begin to crack and separate. It happens to all after so many presses (washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc). Functionally it's fine, I just know what's coming in the future. Never had to worry about that with the simple warm/cook toggle lever. I will update when the panel plastic cracks but otherwise, it has left a better impression than my past Tiger - japanese made, Zoji - china and Panasonic - japanese. Again, this is compared to the basic+ models, not the fancy touch screen wifi enabled Alexa controlled blah blah blahs. If you want a just fancy enough workhorse that is easy to maintain and use, this is a good pick. Update: After some uses, I confirm it is a solid pick. The rice comes out consistent and the maintenance is easy enough. I tried the firm and sticky rices and they come out as expected. Your water level is key, I find a good rinse and a sit in the water for 10 min before cooking get it just right what I like the texture to be. I haven't tried brown rice or anything but I have tried steaming frozen dumplings and shrimp shumai - nice job (clean it down asap after the shrimp shumai to prevent the seafood taste to leak into the next batch of rice - I may just use something else but good to know this can steam that too). A good tip for that is put a light wipe of oil on the basket so dumpling or shumai delicate skins won't tear. Read more
KC—November 26, 2025
It's a perfect rice cooker for our family. It's a good size and easy to clean. We usually just cook up to 2cups per meal or day, so this size is PERFECT for us. It can keep the rice warm up to 48hrs without going yellowish, and the taste is still good! Highly recommended. Read more