Yum Asia Panda Mini Rice Cooker With Ninja Ceramic Bowl and Advanced Fuzzy Logic (3.5 cup, 0.63 litre) 4 Rice Cooking Functions, 4 Multicooker functions, LED display, 220-240V (Cobalt Grey)

I always thought cooking rice in a pan was easy, so why waste money on a rice cooker. Boy was I wrong! The rice comes out perfect every time, just set the type of rice and the machine does the rest. The keep warm function doesn't dry it out either. The instructions are very easy to follow and it's very easy to clean. If you have never used a rice cooker before do make sure you use the measuring cup that comes with it, as the cup size is different to standard UK/US measurements. So overall I'm extremely happy with this little appliance. Well worth the money.

As a single person, I had debated as to whether I needed an electric rice cooker, as I have a Sistema microwave cooker that does the job relatively well. I had seen numerous rice cooker recipes that looked divine, and I spent a year debating whether I could justify purchasing one. I had looked at reviews and saw some of the very high prices many rice cookers commanded, and I would have loved to buy the Sakura, but this Yum Asia Panda rice cooker consistently ranked highly in testing. When it came up on special recently, I decided to bite the bullet and buy it. I was surprised by just how small the Yum Asia Panda is, i.e. a bit smaller than my slow cooker. It came with a measuring cup, a scoop spoon with a slot on the side to hold it, a rice bowl, and steamer insert. The rice bowl itself has the measurements marked on it for various types of rice, making it super easy to add the right amount of liquid per amount of rice. Once washed and assembled, I tried my first batch of Jasmine rice. I rinsed the rice four (4) times in cold water; my current brand being surprisingly starchy it seems. I turned on the cooker, selected white rice using the menu function, and it started, silently! Surprisingly, the cooker said it would take 40 minutes, which is much longer than my microwave cooker, which takes between 8 & 12 minutes. I could see steam rising from the designated outlet at the back, as it was supposed to. At the end of the cooking cycle, the warming function immediately kicked in. Upon opening the lid of my Panda, I found my rice cooked to absolute perfection, and it was easily broken up and served using the provided scoop. There was only a little bit of sticky starch to clean from the bowl after use, but no other mess whatsoever around the cooker or counter. The next time I cooked rice, I used the steamer basket for vegetables. Again, the result was perfection. Removing the steamer basket was a little difficult without getting burned, but I've learned to employ tongs to do so safely. I've since tried some of those rice cooker recipes and they've turned out just as expected - divine. Yes, it does take 40 minutes to cook rice; however, I've now learned to put the rice on, then start prepping and cooking the rest of my meal, and by the time that's done, my rice is cooked. I've also tried brown and basmati rice, and this little Panda has provided perfect results every time. Even pasta dishes can be cooked using my Panda. I've given away my Sistema microwave rice cooker. I love that selecting the various functions is intuitive, and the buttons are easy to press. The rice cooker and accessories are easily cleaned without a dishwasher. Admittedly, the little moisture collection basket is a little tricky to clean, but I have some straw brushes that do the job nicely. The internal lid is easily removable for cleaning, and clips back on without any fuss. Now I know why the Yum Asia Panda rice cooker gets such high praise in reviews. It is so worth the money!

Bought this to replace our very old spring loaded rice cooker, on the recommendation of someone on instagram who uses one a lot (not an ad, a genuine recommendation). I might be being hyperbolic but this rice cooker has changed my life 😂 Absolutely obsessed with it. The rice comes out perfect every time, its easy to use, easy to clean, and the ability to just ‘set and go’ is great. It definitely takes longer than a pan, but it keeps it warm so you could steam it in advance if needed, or set the timer (which I haven't tried yet). If you're considering buying one, Id highly recommend. Perfect for 2 people but could easily do a family of 4 (I usually do enough for leftovers/meal prep with 2 cups) if you also wanted to co-steam in the basket though, you’d only really be able to do enough rice for a single meal. Jesus what a diatribe about a rice cooker - totally worth it, would recommend to anyone who eats rice frequently.

Oh boy, where do I begin. Let's start with the product 1. Easy to use? Absolutely, literally plug it in, put rice and water, press a button to select the type of cooking, start, forget about it, it will let you know when it's finished and then go to keep rice warm automatically 2. Size? Quite small, I'd compare it to my 4 bay toaster, it can fit in most spaces but if you don't use it daily like me, you can easily just store it somewhere. 3. Can it cook rice? Oh yes it can, and soup too apparently but I haven't tested that yet. The only "issue" I have is trying to get the measurements right, or maybe I need to buy a different brand of rice, because it always ends up a bit "sticky". Not horribly so, the rice still tastes absolutely great, but sometimes I want fluffy rice that doesn't clump unless you press it, but I don't think that's the machine's fault. 4. Is it fast? Oh yes! It depends on the type and quantity of rice you're making but 1 cup of rice it's usually 15-20 mins, perfect to start working on the rest of your stir-fry. 5. Does it taste good? I literally can't tell the difference between this or restaurant made. I mean, sure, they can make the whole dish better than I can at home, but just the rice itself? As good as any I've ever had at any restaurant worth its salt. Now, the personal stuff. Really, I regret not buying one sooner, like... I've been wasting my life having to try and cook rice in a pot and almost ALWAYS do something wrong about it. Either some got stuck to the bottom, either too wet, not enough fluff, temperature was too high/low, the list goes on. Seriously, if you do rice even 2 times a week, this is worth it! Now for a "warning" bit. Nothing wrong just a word of advice, as all that steam needs to escape somewhere, and it does, through a little vent on the top of the device, so don't put it underneath other stuff, especially cupboards or such in the kitchen. Let that steam just rise all the way up. However, you can use this as a great opportunity to clean the bottom of those suspended wall-mounted cupboards, by letting the steam melt down all the grease and dirt that went on over the years, so maybe it's a good thing?

Miglior acquisto del 2025. È incredibile, le cotture vengono perfette, la pulizia è facile e la programmazione puntualissima. I materiali interni e degli accessori sono molto validi, in particolare la ciotola interna per la cottura è davvero pregiata. La cuociriso è poco ingombrante, molto compatta e facile da spostare, molto bello il cavo di alimentazione rimovibile. Siamo molto soddisfatti di questo acquisto, è davvero comodissima da usare.

Works great so far. Read the instructions! It has a lot of info but it’s helpful and the rice cooker cooks perfectly if you use it correctly. And it bakes cakes?! I haven’t tried that yet but I’m intrigued.

Design The Yum Asia Panda Mini Rice Cooker looks great, wipes clean easily (inside and out) and is well designed to fit into small kitchens with not much extra space. The layout of the menu screen and buttons is logical and easy to use. Functions I have used the rice settings and the cake setting so far, and both were impressive. The cooker is very quiet in both modes. The rice came out perfectly cooked, and the "keep warm" function keeps it that way while you finish cooking the rest of the meal. Making a cake in the rice cooker was very easy and it's perfect for small, moist, dense cakes. It also means you can cook during summer without heating up your kitchen by using the oven! I'm excited to try different recipes in this cooker. Overall + Small, easily stored + Makes enough rice for 4 ppl + Quiet, not too much steam + Perfectly cooked rice + Easy to use settings + Easy clean + Inspires you to try new things + Manual includes clear cooking instructions, tips for different foods, and starter recipes.

Does the job without worries. Easy to handle.

Miałem problem z tanim ryżowarem, iż od spodu przyklejał i brązowił się ryż. Tutaj przy nalaniu wody do linii ryż wychodzi świetnie. Funkcja keep warm z czasem wysusza ryż, ale nawet po 9ciu godzinach nie jest źle. Polecam z ryżem jaśminowym.