I have a Pensonic rice cooker I've been using for 3 years. It was gifted to a family member around 10 years ago, they never had a use so they passed it on to me when I needed one.

I use it 3 to 4 times a week. The non stick at the base has almost completely peeled off despite never using rough sponge or metal utensil.

I'm looking for a replacement rice cooker. What to get? I just need a basic rice cooker to cook rice. There are non stick, aluminium, ceramic, stainless steel pot. What's the pros and con of each?

I'm considering this Panasonic model: https://www.panasonic.com/my/consumer/kitch...r/sr-jn105.html

It should be max 1.0L, but at least 0.6L

Tefal one not bad, any models with spherical bowl. Lots of settings too for different kinds of food.

Buy stainless steel pot.

Still using old microcomputer Panasonic rice cooker already 7 year still no sign of coating tearing off, aluminum usually the rice is easier stick and become wasted , no experience on ceramic and stainless, but stainless material for cooking purpose very easy stick to pan if no experience on cooking

After use the pot i just fill water covered half after meal then soft sponge wipe and wash without extra tedious care is needed

I don't have any particular brand can recommend but all i can advice rice cooker with timer make your life easier especially for early morning, the given menu and function use or not depends on you for me i never use except timer

I'm still waiting my rice cooker rosak but still sangat degil i also plan to change new rice cooker 😂

Get any reputable brand with IH (Induction Heating). Tefal, Panasonic, Toshiba, Buffalo etc.

The non-stick/Teflon inner pot needs to be handled with care to avoid scratching off the coating.
The stainless-steel inner pot gives you peace of mind because it has no 'harmful' coating, but it comes at a higher price point.
The stainless-steel inner filter that claims to filter out extra starch and reduce sugar is just a gimmick.

This. I really rather not have forever chemicals mixed with my rice, thanks.

Stainless steel is fine. No need non stick for rice cooker.

1. Try buy inner pot first. They do sell replacement

2. I recommend Zojirushi if buy new rice cooker

Zojirushi is made in Japan yeah? Probably safer to buy those authentically made in Nippon ones.

Yes made in Japan. Cost me S$2xx getting one more than 10 years ago but still working fine til today

For the safety and peace of mind of the family and loved ones ... worth every dollar spent.

Zoji, Toshiba for thick pot
Khind for stainless steel
Tatung for steam rice

I don't cook, but just recently bought one for my family and was told that the new stainless steel pot is better than aluminum in terms of durability.

Hitachi, more than 13 year and still refuse to die.

ayam use buffalo stainless steel one

all non stick is crap n cancerous

other than pensonic, all other brand should be find LOL

Khind Anshin. SS inner pot. More than 5 years and still going strong.

National brand. Almost 30 years strong in my parents house.

Get anyone with sales pitch on Thick inner pot.
Avoid Tefal, the service center i went to showed me many waiting to be repaired.

invest a bit on a good rice cooker. it goes a long way and you enjoy nice rice.

Using tefal small rice cooker which can accommodate small size family. Been whacking the rice cooker for about 5 years.

No sign of wear off yet. Since I carefully wash the pot wall and maintain the rice cooker in good condition.

I guess if you wash the pot yourself and not leave it to a helper, the danger is somewhat lessened.... helpers may not exercise the same care and all they care about is to finish the job ASAP so they can flip through their facebook pages.

Yes I wash all my utensils and cookware myself.

SELAMAT brand
most rice cooker use thermal fuse
selamat use thermal fuse and thermal switch
very usefull for those abuse rice cooker to deep fry cooking
can hear click click overheat protections thermal switch sound

During my time, the best rice cookers were made by National brand….

I also wanna know which rice cooker can cook rice and taste good?

1L cukup for smol pax. If big family then only get big L model. It has been around for quite a number of years w me. Thicc inner pot confirm cook rice cun.

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Is this one still made in Japan, or farmed out to Thailand/China?

Been using Xiaomi Mijia IH 4L Rice cooker for 2 years. Can prepare rice in the morning then set schedule via button or mi home app to get a freshly cooked rice when arrive home.

The rice pot itself is heavy and thick.

Parking

Tefal brand never heard before. Good?

Wanna buy one rice cooker to enjoy my rice!

Btw I bought the Philips mini rice cooker for around RM120 on Lazada. It's amazing for what it does.

https://www.philips.com.my/c-p/HD3064_62/ri...ice-cooker-054l

Don't get any of those with non-stick coating. The reason TS said the coating is gone is because a little of it leeches out with every use.
Over the years, you're just eating chemical coating. Get one that has a stainless steel pot. Don't use metal wire brush when cleaning and it can last many years.
They're not that expensive nowadays.

how is the taste of the rice cooked?


TS bought one has Bakuhanseki Coating Inner Pot

Was checking this brand and model

https://my.shp.ee/1qD3FQM

This post has been edited by GalaxyV: Mar 13 2025, 10:41 AM

We use this at home

https://my.shp.ee/YsRRKgy

You can adjust the doneness of the rice using the app. Rice cooked perfectly everytime.

Personally uses Xiaomi 1.6L rice cooker...really non stick and easy to use and maintain

Im using panasonic 🙄🔥

Ah.. nice named brand like Philips. At least they use a safe coating.