Customer ratings and reviews of fuzzy logic rice cookers
Zojirushi NSZCC18 10Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and
 
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5 out of 5
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#2 written by C. Leigh 3 years ago
Just works
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I think we have the same one but the Japanese model. ZH-LS18. Description (neuro fuzzy/10 cup) is the same and it looks exactly the same except that the writing is all Japanese. We got it when we were in Japan in 2003 visiting my wifes’s family. We’ve had it for about 6 1/2 years and it just keeps on ticking. It makes the best rice I have ever had and can be used for more than just plain rice. The feature I personally like best is that you can leave it in warming mode for many hours and the rice stays nice and moist and warm and does not dry out. -
#4 written by Avid Camper 3 years ago
What a Truly Excellent Rice Cooker!!! (UPDATED!)
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Really thought long and hard before spending the money for this, but we are SO-O-O glad we did! We’ve had it for a few weeks, used it usually twice a day, trying almost every function and several types of rice and steel-cut oats. Perfect results every time! The only negatives we can think of are, the directions that came with it are less than clear (wish they had included more recipes, too) and we’re not too keen on the idea of the soldered in battery going dead long before the unit does. However, we would buy this exact same model again without question! This is so easy to use (once you figure it out), produces perfect results (even if you’re not quite sure what you’re doing) and couldn’t be easier to clean. Every part and feature is so exceptionally well designed, with the exception of the above mentioned battery dilemma. Don’t hesitate, we waited too long! Worth every penny! Will update in the future, if needed. UPDATE: Several months later, no problems, use this almost daily and STILL love this rice cooker. For those who can’t figure it out–Pushing the reset button turns this unit off. Took us a little while to figure this out, as directions in book are somewhat unclear. Hope this helps! -
#5 written by K. ABE 3 years ago
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#7 written by Elwood H. Smith 3 years ago
GREAT Brown Rice!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been using my Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 Ten-Cup Rice Cooker now for more than a year and it has produced perfect brown rice every time. I most often make two cups, but I have used the machine for a single cup and for four cups–all turned out tender and cooked throughout with NO crispy parts.I would have given this cooker a full five stars but, although my wife and I have been VERY careful to use the supplied nylon spatulas, the non-stick pan has several scratches in various spots on the bottom. I don’t like the idea that we may have ingested even small amounts of that non-stick material.
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#8 written by T. Knotts 3 years ago
If you like good rice, invest in a nice rice cooker.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this rice cooker. I have used it to make small and large batches of rice. Every batch comes out perfect; every single grain is cooked perfectly. When the rice is done the Neuro Fuzzy goes into warming mode, which keeps your rice perfect and ready to serve for up to 12 hours. It has settings for white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, and others. Don’t waste your money on cheep cookers or microwave cookers, those don’t come close to the quality of the Neuro Fuzzy. I could continue to say how great the rice is when cooked in this product but really you won’t know until you try it. It’s worth every penny. My only warning about this product is that it is cute. It looks cute and makes cute chime melodies when it starts cooking and when it is done (not everyone is impressed with cute kitchen appliances. I personally love the melodies.). I also recommend you protect your Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker with a serge protector. -
#9 written by Jessica L. Hoisington 3 years ago
Awsome Rice Cooker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this rice cooker. I had an inexpencive rice cooker that we had been using the last 9 years. My husband acidentlly dropped it and we decided to replace it with a really nice one because it had become an esentual kitchen appliance for us. We decided to replace it with this rice cooker. I am so we did.The things I love about this rice cooker:
When you start it it plays twinkle twinlke little star (my daughter who’s two loves it) and when it ends it plays another song
It has a timer where you can set it to finish cooking when you want dinner. I put all of my ingredients in and set the timer for when I get home from work. It starts cooking about 45 minutes before the time you set and then it’s ready and waiting for you. Unlike a slow cooker, it’s not cooking all day. That’s important because I am normally gone more than 8 hours each day and stuff gets over cooked in the slow cooker when I leave it.
All the different rice settings. I love the porrage cycle.
Jessica Hoisington
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#10 written by P. Smith 3 years ago
Takes up counter space, but worth it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this on the recommendation of a friend and I’m not at all sorry. I keep it on the counter and it does take up a good chunk of space, but it’s worked so well, I’m good with the space issue. I had a bottom-range rice cooker before this one and it was ok as long as you ate the rice immediately. This one keeps rice warm for a very long time without overcooking the bits touching the pan. I’m looking forward to trying to make soup in it. -
#11 written by ck 3 years ago
Feeding a Daily Habit
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
In Hawaii, many of us eat rice every day, so most of us have rice cookers on our kitchen counters. I’d been wanting a “fuzzy logic” cooker for a long time, but my old-fashioned, bridal-shower-era aluminum cooker took its sweet time easing into retirement. When it was time to say farewell, I’d narrowed my choices to the higher-end Zojirushi line.My sturdy Zojirushi was worth the wait! Rice comes out dependably, every time. White rice. Jasmine rice for curries. Mixed brown and white or wild rice and brown or white. Never overcooked; never crunchy. There are multiple settings to accommodate all kinds of combinations — “reg/sushi” is best for everyday, and hit the “pre-washed” button if you’ve washed the rice grains. The others are self-explanatory with one possible exception, sweet, which is probably not a common choice. A steam vent up top keeps the rice from getting overly sticky, and the included rice paddle may look like it has measles but it’s designed to keep the rice from sticking.
I’m a gadget geek, so the computer melodies that indicate the start and end of cooking make me smile every time I hear them, and sometimes that’s twice a day (I do love my rice). The warming function seems to work well, keeping the rice quite hot without drying it out, but for best flavor you would want to eat the rice within 30-60 minutes.
The non-stick coating truly is … no more soaking the aluminum pot in cold water to get the “goo” off. Instead, a quick hand-wash with hot soapy water is all the bowl and the detachable cover liner need. As to the measuring cup, as one person noted, it’s not exactly a dry measure 1c. I keep it in my rice tub, scoop out however much I want to prepare, wash it in the sink (old habits die hard) and then use the knuckle measure technique to add water. Basically, no matter how big/small your hands or the dimension of the cooker, rest your pointer finger barely touching the top of the rice; the water level should hit your first knuckle. I boost this a bit for brown and wild rice.
This cooker has given our family more than 3 years of faithful service so far, and my eye hasn’t wandered.
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#12 written by Emily H. Butler 3 years ago
great machine, but not immortal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought my 10-cup Zojirushi two and a half years ago, and have used it on average three times a week ever since. It’s been pretty great, but at this point the teflon on the bowl is completely shot and must be replaced (note that I’ve used the plastic paddle almost exclusively and have never scratched the bowl with a metal utensil). A replacement bowl is about fifty bucks, so be aware that even if you tenderly wash it by hand, it has a life-span of about two years. -
#13 written by C. Far 3 years ago
Warning – Aluminum Inner Lid!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
After reading all the reviews on fuzzy logic rice cookers, I was very excited to order the Zojirushi NS TGC10 model. When I recieved it, I was dismayed to see that the detachable inner lid was made of aluminum! It’s my understanding that it’s very unhealthy to cook foods in direct contact with aluminum. I called the seller who told me that all of the Chinese-made fuzzy logic models are made this way.I ended up getting the higher quality, Japanese-made induction fuzzy rice cooker by Zojirushi which has a stainless steel detachable inner lid. Which I love! It makes the absolute best rice (brown and white) that I’ve ever had! It was pricy, but I think worth it as a long term cooking and health investment.
Bottom line — if having your rice cook with direct aluminum contact is a concern for you, just remember -
Zojirushi Japanese-made fuzzy logic INDUCTION rice cookers GOOD…
Zojirushi Chinese-made fuzzy logic NON-INDUCTION rice cookers BAD!
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#14 written by C. Far 3 years ago
Warning – Aluminum Inner Lid!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
After reading all the reviews on fuzzy logic rice cookers, I was very excited to order the Zojirushi NS TGC10 model. When I recieved it, I was dismayed to see that the detachable inner lid was made of aluminum! It’s my understanding that it’s very unhealthy to cook foods in direct contact with aluminum. I called the seller who told me that all of the Chinese-made fuzzy logic models are made this way.I ended up getting the higher quality, Japanese-made induction fuzzy rice cooker by Zojirushi which has a stainless steel detachable inner lid. Which I love! It makes the absolute best rice (brown and white) that I’ve ever had! It was pricy, but I think worth it as a long term cooking and health investment.
Bottom line — if having your rice cook with direct aluminum contact is a concern for you, just remember -
Zojirushi Japanese-made fuzzy logic INDUCTION rice cookers GOOD…
Zojirushi Chinese-made fuzzy logic NON-INDUCTION rice cookers BAD!
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#17 written by A. Fear 3 years ago
Good rice cooker (at least my wife says so)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I gave this product 4 stars because its expensive. I’m not a cook, I can barely make pancakes, but my wife lives this product so I have it a high rating.I can’t really say much more except she says the quality of the rice compared to cheaper ricer cookers is leaps and bounds. And I trust her since she is Vietnamese.
So there you go, buy it if you want good rice!
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#18 written by DC 3 years ago
If you’re serious about cooking rice, then this is it…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Zojirushi makes the best rice cookers hands down: better than Sanyo, Tiger, or Panasonic. Don’t believe me? Go into a Korean or Japanese speaking house and take a look in their kitchen.This one is great! The thick, non-stick pan consistently cooks the rice nice and even, but the best feature is that it will keep the rice perfectly warm for a couple of days. Most non-Japanese made rice cookers will not even keep your rice warm for a couple of hours without creating excess condensation, browning on the bottom, or gluttonous rice.
People who complain about paying this much for a rice cooker must not have grown up eating sticky rice, or must not have ever been to an Asian grocery store. This isn’t made for cooking Uncle Ben’s. Even the most frugal Asian families don’t skimp on their rice cooker.
A rice cooker is not a slow cooker and shouldn’t ever double as one. Crappy American, Chinese made brands advertise this as an added feature. Don’t be fooled. If you want restaurant quality rice, buy quality rice and use a Japanese made rice cooker that is dedicated to cooking rice.
The only reason I’m giving this 3 stars is because most Asian grocery stores sell this particular model for much less. I bought mine for $119.
Another piece of advice, do not use an abrasive sponge with heavy detergent to clean the pan. Read the instructions. Soak and wipe.
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#19 written by Jim Crutchfield 3 years ago
ZORIRUSHI NS-ZCC 18 NEURO FUZZY RICE COOKER
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This Fuzzy Duzzy Rice Cooker is Awesome !!! Place the Rice into the Non-Stick Inside Bowl; add Water… Then PUSH the START COOKING Button. Presto, the Rice Cooks. Yea, and the Fuzzy Computer On Board continues to keep the Rice Warm until you are Ready for Dinner. It is that Easy! The End Result is Better than if the Rice was cooked by Martha Stewart- You can Enjoy Watching Tiger Woods Win another Golf Tournament while the Fuzzy Cooker makes Perfect Rice Every Time… They Need to Rethink the Name of their Company… I can Never Remember the Name when Referring the Company… -
#20 written by S. Russell 3 years ago
great rice every time
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When three family members were diagnosed with celiac disease (severe wheat allergy), we started eating a lot more rice. I’m not the best cook, so I found it a real pain to make rice in a pot. This rice cooker has been a life saver. Every batch of rice has turned out perfect. I’ve also made rice pudding, rice cereal, and tapioca pudding. It’s very easy to clean–unless I’ve made a porridge type dish I usually just rinse and wipe. The only problem I’ve had was that I lost the measuring cups that came with it, so I had to figure out the equivalent in standard cups. If you buy any rice cooker I would also recommend you get The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook : 250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risottos, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, Porridges, Puddings and More, from Start to Finish in Your Rice Cooker for lots of great recipes to make in your rice cooker. -
#21 written by J. Honey 3 years ago
perfect rice every time.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the 10-cup Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker as a Christmas present for my wife…because she ASKED for it. Well, she has never been able to cook a decent pot of rice before and after my extended stay in Japan, she was curious to see what the difference was. This cooker is dead simple to use and makes the most perfect sticky rice for onigiri every time.All you have to do is add your rice, your water, close the lid and turn it on (or set the timer). I wake up to sticky rice every morning. A couple of handfuls of rice with some fish/seasoning and I am out the door. It was a very worthwhile purchase and worth the pricetag.
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#22 written by C. Pak 3 years ago
One of the best
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Our family eats rice everyday and we rely on a good rice cooker. My parents have a thing about having their electronics being made in Japan, especially my dad since he’s used to repair a lot of them. Our past rice cookers all have been Japanese, and have lasted more than 10 years. I bought this one because of it’s many cooking options for different types of rice. The rice cooks evenly and just makes dinner great every night! Amazon has great service and it didn’t take long to ship. I would highly recommend purchasing this from Amazon. -
#23 written by Frank E. Seipel 3 years ago
So much better…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Having tried other more “simple” rice cookers in the past that burned the rice and never got it quite right, this has been a blessiing. After trying it out with our favorite rice Alter Eco Fair Trade Thai Rice, 1-Pound Boxes (Pack of 8), we have bought another for other family members for Christmas. Found it rather easy to use. -
#24 written by skutter 3 years ago
A great rice cooker, beats cooking on the stove.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have never had a problems with this rice cooker. I have used it for at least once a week for over 3 years and it’s been flawless It’s amazing how I will keep rice warm for hours and not dry it out. The inner bowl has never chipped, but I do wash it by hand and I would not recommend putting it in the dishwasher. The rice comes out perfect every time as well as steel cut oatmeal. It does get a little messy making oatmeal in the unit. It will crud up with oatmeal through the steam vent. It takes a little time to clean, you do have to take off the inner lid on top of the unit. It weren’t for the cleaning and the price I would have given it a perfect score. -
#25 written by J. C. Yoshiyama 3 years ago
Great Rice Cooker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great rice cooker! The rice is cooked just right. I also like the timer feature and the lower temperature warmer feature. I’m totally satisfied with the product. Some of my relatives think that I spent too much money on a rice cooker but after they see the product they agree that it is better than what they have and I know it is better than the other lower model Zojiruchi cooker that I previously owned. It is worth the cost! I love it! Also, at Amazon, shipping was free and I received the product in just a few days!! -
#26 written by Harry Kiester 3 years ago
I love my Zoji!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I grew up in an Asian family and my parents always had a one-button rice cooker. So when I saw this one, I said to myself “what’s the big deal, a rice cooker’s a rice cooker, right?” Wrong! This rice cooker makes rice 10 times better, if I could put a numerical value to it, than any of the one-button cookers we have used. Now rice has become one of my husband’s favorite things to have for dinner. Considering that he’s white and wasn’t brought up on rice, it says a lot. : )Tips on making Cantonese style porridge: cook the porridge as instructed with water / stock. When the porridge is done, add boiling hot water / stock to bring it to the desired consistency. It’s important to add the liquid as the last step. If you add extra liquid at the beginning, the porridge will not cook properly. I’ve tried it.
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#28 written by Z. Wu 3 years ago
excellent rice cooker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent rice cooker. I owned this product for almost 5 years and rice comes out perfectly every time. The inside non-sticky pot is still like new and very easy to clean. With 4+ years of usage, the easy-to-clean feature itself is worthy of the money. The rice tastes better too. I have bought another two to give to my family members and they just love it. -
#29 written by Sandy Chung 3 years ago
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#30 written by Adam 3 years ago
This is the Cadillac of rice cookers!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have had our Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy 10 cup rice cooker for about a year now. We have owned a couple of rice cookers and this is by far the best rice cooker we have ever used. The rice comes out perfect every time. We eat a lot of sushi and sushi rice comes out just right with this cooker. We have also cooked a lot of jasmine rice and basmati rice as well and it comes out beautifully. Brown rice…to perfection! It is easy to operate. A nice feature is the quick cook option for when you are in a hurry. This rice cooker does have a bit longer cooking time (about 10 to 15 min) than other rice cookers but it is worth the wait! We have NEVER found the bottom of the rice to be that light yellow color you find with so many other cookers from being close to the cooking element. The rice is consitent and fluffy throughout. This rice cooker is also very easy to clean. It is attractive. My wife, who is extremely picky about what items are left on the countertop does not mind this cooker to be permanently placed on the counter. Our cooker is on all the time…you will love the keep warm and extended keep warm options. We always have rice whenever we need it–hot and ready to go!! You will pay more for this rice cooker but you will get quality, professional, asian-style rice every time. -
#31 written by Carolle 3 years ago
Amazing Rice Cooker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy 10 cup rice cooker for about two months now. I am still somewhat amazed at the cost of this rice cooker and the fact that I paid that much for it. But I must admit that this rice cooker was worth every penny that I paid for it. I took about 2 months to choose a rice cooker because I was kinda tired of cleaning seared rice water off the stove. The ease of use for this is great you rinse your rice add it to the rice cooker add water to the appropriate line, shut the lid hit the button, listen to the tune wait for the next tune and you will have the greatest rice ever. It makes all kinds of rice as well as steel cut oats. I use it for making the boxed flavored rice as well. I bought this mostly for what it is intended (making rice) but have read about many other uses for it. It has a programmable timer so your breakfast or dinner will be ready when you want. Then it switches to keep warm mode if your not ready when it is and extended keep warm if your really late. There are setting for white, reg/sushi, harder, quick cooking, mixed, porridge, sweet, semibrown, and brown. I have only used the white rice, mixed, porridge and brown and all have come out excellent. Its cute too and made in Japan which is another plus. It comes with two measuring cups white for most rice and green for pre-washed. The cooking pot seems real durable and nothing sticks to it. The little white server also looks durable and cleans in a snap. The inner lid is removable and cleaning it is also a breeze. It has a carrying handle so it quite mobile. It keeps time in military mode and the LCD display is large and easy to read. Another plus is the retractable cord when your done with it retract the cord and storage is simple. -
#32 written by Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 3 years ago
who knew?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve made rice all my life. I learned from my first cook book — Julia Child.But a few years ago, I moved to a new climate area and it’s been hit and miss ever since. I made pots of rice turned to mush and pots of rice so hard and uncooked they were inedible.
In desparation, I read all the descriptions, online reviews, evaluations by “America’s Test Kitchen” — all the resources I could find — and this 10-cup Neuro Fuzzy seemed to offer the most consistant results to people and testers.
And you know what? They were right.
Every pot of rice since I got this machine over 6 months ago has been perfect. Also perfect with broccoli added on top of the rice in the last 10 minutes. Also perfect in the “mixed” mode with chopped veggies added with the rice and water. Also perfect for rice pudding. Also perfect for breakfast hot cereal.
And the “keep warm” function is sooooooo useful when people are in and out at meal time — or when folks are sitting up late working and need a second helping of something warm and good.
who knew? Not me. Now I do.
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A terrific rice cooker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was just one in a long line of rice cookers I have purchased over the years and several have been made by Zojirushi.
When the Neuro Fuzzy technology appeared, I decided to retire my old Zo and bought one. I used it regularly for a few years and then the IH came on the market and I just HAD to have one!
I sent this one to my daughter, who uses it almost daily and is extremely pleased with it.
For anyone who cooks rice several times a week, it very soon pays for itself in convenience and getting a perfect rice every time. (as long as one follows the directions and measures accurately)
I have found both this one and the IH to be very versatile and it can cook a lot more than rice.
Check out the Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook and see just how far you can take it.