Zojirushi NS-PC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker

Pros: Simple and easy to use, makes the best rice anywhere

Cons: Takes up quite a bit of room in a small kitchen

The Bottom Line: Yes, you need a rice cooker, you won't believe the difference in your rice cooked this way. Affordable, this gives excellent results.

Review: I never believed you needed a specialty appliance to cook rice. You simply plopped it in a saucepan, added some water and butter if you prefer, and in about 20 minutes, you'll have rice. Easy, right?

Then, I had the chance to enjoy rice that...

Pros: Functionality, Dependability, Affordability.

Cons: There are no complaints when it comes to Zojirushi.

Review: As a demanding rice connoisseur, I expect nothing less than perfection. That's why I depend on the Zojirushi NS-PC18 for a perfect plate of rice, every time. Zojirushi has been producing top-notch rice cookers for years, and with the NS-PC18 comes a new ...

Pros: Easy to clean all the main parts, great rice again and again

Cons: Price, no power switch, need to experiment to find what works with your rice

The Bottom Line: Great rice cooker, the locking lid keeps things clean and easy. But plan to learn what works best with the rice you eat.

Review: After becoming frustrated with the cleanup mess and inconsistent results of cooking rice on the stove top, I finally splurged for a rice cooker. When I did, I decided to go with a Zojirushi primarily because I liked the locking lids-- I figured the ...

Pros: Easy to clean and makes rice with hardly any work required!

Cons: Does NOT make perfect rice like they say!

Review: When I first got it, the rice it made was delicious! Used it every day. After 3 months though, it started leaving a film on the the rice that came in contact with the cooking pot (a brown, crispy type film). Didn't taste as good, but was still using ...