Aroma Housewares ARC-994SB Rice & Grain Cooker Slow Cook, Steam, Oatmeal, Risotto, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked/2Qt, Stainless Steel

This is the single best purchase I made when moving into my new apartment. This bad boy does it all- rice, lentils, steam veggies, chili, and soup. It's sturdy and looks great on my counter. It's not too heavy so I can move it easily when cleaning. I love all the options I have when using it, like using the risotto setting to sauté some onions and garlic before using the gains function for my lentils. I really really really love the slow cook function for soup the most maybe. I think I use it more for that than for making rice!! It works so beautifully! I'd be lost without it because I can make good notorious food without much effort. I love this thing so much.

I'm a rice snob. I grew up in Asia & always made my rice in a pot - had it down to a science. Then my family got this for me. This isn't "just" a rice cooker. We absolutely love this thing! We've had it for 2 years or so. It cooks rice perfectly, steams veggies, I use it as a slow cooker on a regular basis as well. My favorite thing about it is that you can steam veggies while cooking the rice - just helps prep a quick meal so easily. It's small enough to leave on the counter without being too intrusive, but it's lightweight, if you need to put it away every time.We're buying one for our daughter to take to college bc it's a perfect little size and can do so many different things. Super easy to clean - even comes with a rice scoop that won't scratch the surface.Note: If you have a larger family, you would probably want to invest in the 6-cup size.

I absolutely love my Aroma rice cooker! It’s incredibly easy to use and clean, which makes meal prep so much simpler. One of my favorite features is the water line inside the pot that matches the number of rice cups no more second guessing how much water I’ve already added or trying to remember the 1:2 rice to water ratio. It takes the guesswork out completely!It also cooks wild rice beautifully, and I really appreciate the separate settings for white rice and brown rice. Everything comes out perfectly every time. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable, user friendly rice cooker!

a good fit for our household of two. It cooks rice well and is easy to use. However, when we have friends over, the capacity becomes a bit limited. After nearly 10 months of regular use, I’ve noticed the bottom of the pot starting to stick, which is a bit disappointing. That said, for the price, it’s still a very good value and works well for everyday cooking.

I recently purchased the AROMA® 12-Cup Digital Rice & Grain Multicooker (ARC-966BD) but realized it was smaller than I intended, so I returned it. However, based on my experience with the larger model, I can attest to its versatility and performance. I particularly appreciate its slow cook function, which I've used extensively to prepare hearty meals. One standout feature is its ability to keep food warm after cooking, ensuring meals are ready to serve when needed. If the ARC-966BD performs similarly to its larger counterpart, it's a reliable and convenient appliance for any kitchen.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This product is definitely ideal for 2-3 people serving and always cook the rice perfectly. Also, it is so easy to use and to clean.

I've been using this for quick a while and it's definitely exceeded my expectations. I never believed in a machine just to cook rice (too simple to make on the stove top or in the microwave) but the convenience of add rice and water and pressing the "on" button makes it definitely worth the investment. It's also a great value at a very low price compared to others.The control panel on the front has several options depending on what you are cooking. So far, the settings I've used have cooked perfectly every time. I've never had anything come out too soggy or too hard. It does take a long time to cook--usually around an hour for 2 cups of brown rice--but worth the wait.If you think a rice cooker is an unnecessary luxury, give this one a try--I think you'd change your mind!

This is a great rice cooker that can cooker so much more than rice! We bought this for my aging parents so that they would not have to use their oven as much and spend a lot of time preparing meals. We have cooked chicken, steak, baked potatoes, and vegetables. All have come out great! Very tender. Rice also cooks great in it and does not burn it. The rice steams perfect!