JBV-A18U 10-Cup Micom Rice Cooker, with Tacook Food Steamer Tray

OH MY! I have never been a gifted person who could cook rice that would come out consistently good. Sometimes it would be great, but most of the time my rice was mushy or not cooked all the way! One of my Korean friends suggested--NO--she told me she would never make rice in anything other than a Tiger Rice Cooker! Best advice I have ever taken! This little unit makes cooking rice so easy and effortless. My rice is consistently good all the time. Well, when I first got it I used warm water to rinse the rice and to put in the cooking pot--Do Not Do that! That was the only time I made bad rice in this Tiger Rice Cooker. It came out mushy, like oatmeal. Yuck! There are a ton of videos on YouTube that will take you through the steps of cooking in this wonderful rice cooker, if you can't understand the directions. The controls are easy to use and the "Keep Warm" feature is a life saver! Do not fear using the "Keep Warm" feature, I have never burned my rice--ever! The only draw back, is not really knowing how long I have left on the cook time, as there is no timer visible just a ready button that lights up. That mainly comes from my family being impatient and ready for dinner. This is not a deal breaker, I just start the rice first and then cook dinner. The cooker itself is durable. The cooking pot is scratch resistant but have never--ever used a metal spoon or anything with it. Cleaning is super easy, wipe down with a damp cloth and put it away. Cooking rice has never been easier! The Tiger Rice Cooker is so easy and flawless to use, my 26 year old single son asked for one so that he can cook his own rice at home! Best kitchen appliance purchase ever!

Japanese rice cooker. The tiger is the best thing I ever invested in in my entire life. It’s simplifies everything, especially if you are a person who lives alone, and this is the best option because it cooks the Japanese rice perfectly, and it has a tray in there to steam your vegetables. Use the synchronizing function to cook your rice and steam your vegetables all at the same time and your dinner is done within 20 minutes.

Much more convenient than I imagined! Really fast to get delicious rice!

Steamer works very well. The first day, we cooked white rice and steamed purple carrots. Carrots stayed purple and rice stayed white. Brown rice takes a long time, so plan ahead. We cooked a bit of brown rice and it took about 45 minutes. It cooked it very well, but you can't be in a rush. The pan and steamer both clean up very easily. We clean them both by hand. The lid doesn't come off, so cleaning that is a bit of a pain. Our old rice cooker (which died, hence this replacement), had a regular lid that was easy to clean. This one, I have to wipe off the lid and rinse it off, and it's awkward since I can't just run the lid under the sink, since it's part of the cooker. Anyway, that aside, I like this very much. It takes up more kitchen counter real estate than our old rice cooker, but I knew that when I ordered it. For our family of 4, the size of this rice cooker is great. It makes more than enough for us and could easily make enough rice for 8 to 10 people. I don't use the measuring cup, but my Lola's finger-measuring method, and the rice comes out very nicely cooked, not too dry and not too wet. One thing - relatively minor - when you press the button to open the lid, the lid snaps up quickly. So, it seems best to have your other hand available to slow down the lid as it swings up. I could see the snapping lid being a weak link and eventually breaking if it snaps up too many times. If you want a very good rice cooker that has a few more bells and whistles than the average rice cooker (steamer, slow cooker, etc.), and is reasonably priced, this one should be on your list.

Works great and makes great rice! Well worth the price!

I absolutely LOVE this rice cooker! I needed a new rice cooker for under $100, and this delivered beyond my expectations. It cooks rice so well and is so easy to clean (so long as you follow the cleaning instructions). I use sushi rice, and it comes out so fluffy and moist! It takes 30-40 minutes, which is better than other rice cookers that can take 1 hour. This rice cooker also keeps the rice warm for a good period of time. You’re not supposed to keep it warm for more than a day, but I kept it for 3 days, and it was STILL good. The synchro-cooking feature is also my favourite as well as the accompanying cookbook. I love that they give you a cookbook! It’s so convenient, being able to cook rice and a meal at the same time. I also got to learn how to make Japanese dishes with this feature, and it was so much fun! They require minimal ingredients, so they were very easy and simple to make. The cookbook is limited, but it was a nice doorway to Japanese cuisine. This rice cooker makes great quality rice, warms rice for up to 3 days, is so easy to clean, has an awesome synchro-cooking feature & cookbook that teaches you how to make Japanese dishes, AND it’s all for $75. It’s so versatile, and I love the handle it has that helps me move it across the kitchen. This is the best rice cooker I’ve ever owned.

This does exactly what you expect and need from a rice cooker without all the bells and whistles of the more expensive models, making it super easy to use. It cooks rice perfectly every time, only takes about 20 minutes, and stays nice and warm without causing the rice on the bottom to become sticky. The steamer basket works great and really does keep the rice from tasting of the food you put in it. I've done onions, garlic, and peppers in it with the rice, and none of the flavors transferred which is great when you want to use the rice for more than one meal. The capacity is perfect, easily serving a family gathering while still allowing you to make a small enough portion for one without overwhelming you with leftovers. Its easy to clean with a solid non-stick interior. I haven't had it long enough to speak to its long term durability, but after the first month of regular use it still looks and functions like day 1. There are a couple of things that could be better with this unit, but nothing that bothers me at this price point. There is no sound or timer to indicate that cooking has completed or how long it has left, only a change in the indicator lights when it finishes cooking and when the keep warm function turns off. And the only other thing is that it is too light weight for the strength with which the top opens when you push the button, meaning if the cooker is nearing empty the machine rocks back when you open it. I just remember to catch it before the lid opens completely to kill the momentum when I know its going to rock.

nice product

Had to replace my gf's (Japanese) Hitachi with this similar looking one. All in all, I'm happy with the purchase. One thing I do prefer from the Hitachi was that it had measuring options for White Rice, Jasmin, Brown, and Porridge. This one just has Plain and Brown... which raises the question of what type is Basmati, what is Okome, etc. Word of caution, it uses a type A plug, not the British type G, but I was already aware of it.

A panela é ótima,faz arroz perfeito! Muito prática de usar ! Seu design além de bonito e leve e fácil de guardar nos armários de cozinha, principalmente para quem mora em Apt! Já tive várias panelas elétricas ,mas está panela Tiger superou todas em qualidade,leveza e design! Sem contar que prepara o arroz com qualidade superior as outras panelas!

Es increíble lo bien que puede cocer alimentos este producto, principalmente arroz y verduras pero las proteínas como pollo o pescado quedan muy bien. La máquina se detiene por sí sola en cuanto el producto ha quedado listo. Es importante decir que la calidad del arroz depende del mismo tipo de arroz. Si bien el manual te da una idea, hay que hacer pruebas para añadir o quitar agua según el arroz que se consigue localmente. Por otro lado, he notado que en el caso del lomo de atún, es importante retirarlo de la charola a la mitad del tiempo que el resto de los productos. Nuevamente es un tema de ir usando el equipo y conocerlo

Super happy with this rice cooker, first time use was a perfect success. Was debating on getting the JBV-S, but decided on this one since the JBV-S would one day need a battery replacement once the lithium battery dies... or so I read in the manuel on the TIGER website online. Overall, this rice cooker (JBV-A10U 5.5 cup) is awesome for the price and very simple to use; measured 2 cups with the provided measuring cup, rinsed the short-grain rice till the water was clear, filled the pot with water to exactly the "2" mark for [Plain] rice, dry off any water on the outside of the pot, insert pot in rice cooker, and press the [Plain] rice button. It took about 25 mins to cook and then it switched to keep warm. The rice tasted so great! Some tips I found online to keep the inner pot intact over many years and from peeling is to wash the rice in a separate bowl and then transfer it into the rice cooker pot... not sure if this is necessary but perhaps it will help. Note, the only thing that is strange is that the inside of the lid had a small 2.5cm scratch, but it did not affect the rice cookers performance. Delivery: it was estimated to take five - six days for delivery and I was so excited that it arrived early; it only took two days! If you are wondering, because I once did, I was worried that the steamer would spew out water from the pressure control cap since there were images of this happening in some of the reviews, well it didn't, and I will add it to the review if it ever does it in the future. It's so simple to use, rice tastes wonderful. Great quality rice cooker.

Me encanta. Hace el arroz perfecto SIEMPRE. Cuando termina solita se pone en modo de mantenerlo caliente. Puedes hacer bastante arroz o solo una taza. Muy práctica, debo confesar que también he preparado lentejas (SIN REMOJARLAS!) y estuvieron listas en una hora solo necesitan más agua que el arroz. Creo que el tamaño es bueno para una familia de 4 personas, cuando menos es suficiente para nosotros. La usamos prácticamente todos los días. Buena calidad y fácil de usar.