Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer, 5.5-Cup, Stainless Dark Gray

This rice cooker was expensive when I bought it, and it's gone up in price now that I'm looking for a second smaller one. I have the 10 cup, and am considering adding the 5 cup due to I like brown rice, and the rest of my family prefers white. The expense, however, is the ONLY con after over 4 years of owning it and honestly, it's been worth every penny so I don't really consider it a con. We had gone through probably 5 different cheaper rice cookers over the years, you know those common models where it has one button to start and a glass lid... while a few of them did Jasmine rice pretty good, none of them could do both brown and Jasmine rice perfectly. This one does. If you've only ever had the one button rice cookers with the glass lid, and you move to this one, it's like going from an old base model Toyota Tercel from the 90s, to a nice modern Lexus sedan. Night and day difference. The rice cooks perfectly every time. Seriously, almost every time we have dinner guests over, someone comments on how good the rice is. Which if you think about it, is kinda exceptional. I mean it's just rice, right? By itself it's a fairly boring basic thing, and yet this rice cooker makes it better than a standard rice cooker, or what an average person can achieve on a stove. I say average person because one of my friends whose a chef, his stove top rice cooking skill rivals it. I can't do it, but this machine is like having him in my kitchen every time I make rice. But it's not just the perfect rice. This machine keeps rice good and warm and ready for anyone to have a serving for DAYS. Those one button rice cookers we used to own, even the better ones that could do a good pot of Jasmine, you had to get it out of there by the next day, or it was going to get bad. This allows us to have cheap warm good food ready across days. I made a pot yesterday at the time of this writing, and I just had perfect jasmine rice with sardines for lunch, I'll have a perfect rice with grilled mackerel later, and I'll have perfect rice with my beans tomorrow at lunch. If my kids are hungry in the middle of the day, and they want a quick something... there's warm rice and usually something in the fridge to throw on top of it, quick and easy and far healthier(usually) than microwavable frozen food. Now if you only eat rice once in a while, and it's not a staple in your house, and money is an object, then this is probably overkill. You're not going to get your money back in the convenience and higher quality of your staple, like you absolutely will if rice is a staple of your diet. But if it is a staple, and you've only ever used those cheaper one button rice cookers with the glass lids, and especially if you're trying to use brown rice to eat healthier, this rice cooker will be worth every penny. Pot after pot of perfect rice, regardless of what kind of rice you cook in it. And if rice isn't currently a staple for you but money is no object and you buy this, don't be surprised if rice becomes a staple... the convenience of this with the quality of rice it makes, may well lead to you eating it far more often. And for those of you who are into GABA rice... You don't need to buy special GABA rice, this will turn brown rice or other whole grain rice(white rice is not whole grain and can't be turned into GABA) into GABA for you. It takes longer to cook, about 3 and half hours(on the GABA setting, the regular brown rice setting is 90 minutes), but you're talking about getting GABA for a fraction of the cost. Just checked here on Amazon, GABA rice is going for about 10 bucks a pound if you buy it in a one pound bag. At my local Winco, brown jasmine in the bulk section is like a buck something for a pound and if you buy it in 25 pound bags like I do, on sale, you can get it for well under a dollar a pound. So you will very quickly recoup the costs of this rice cooker, if you're currently buying special GABA rice regularly as you can just buy a whole grain rice and use the GABA setting to activate it/turn it into GABA rice. So in closing, there are many kitchen appliances that promise to deliver perfect this, or perfect that with greater convenience, and few of them really deliver but this rice cooker absolutely does when it comes to rice. I can not imagine going back to one of those cheap one button glass lid setups, they're just a significant downgrade. I would absolutely miss this if I had to do that.

I needed to buy a replacement rice cooker to the one my mom bought for me when I was a college student many, many moons ago. After doing a lot of research online a few months ago, I decided to buy the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH instead of the model with pressure. (I already had a pressure cooker, and the Zojirushi website indicated that with the pressure model, you are discouraged from cooking oatmeal because doing so may clog up the pressure release mechanisms. I don't eat a lot of oatmeal, but I wanted the option of cooking it in the Zojirushi.) For the quality of the rice cooked, this cooker is pretty fantastic. The texture and moisture of the rice seem far better than the rice from the "traditional" non-induction heating cookers. With this cooker, the bottom of the bowl does not end up with the usual browned rice layer, which was never a favorite of mine with all traditional "popup" rice cookers I had used in the past. The brown rice setting on the Zojirushi works like a charm. My ancient 2-cup "popup" rice cooker struggled to make brown rice correctly -- usually, the brown rice was undercooked or unevenly cooked; however, the Zoshirushi produced moist, fluffy brown rice! (I have read many complaints or gripes on the Amazon website about the quality of the rice produced, and I honestly wonder whether those reviewers properly rinsed the rice grains before starting the cook cycle. It makes all the difference. Also, even though Zojirushi has the water levels for a variety of rice marked on the bowl, there can be variations depending on not only the variety of rice you have, how "dry" the uncooked rice grains are, the moisture in the storage container of the uncooked rice , etc. So, if the rice turns out too mushy to your tastes, use less water the next time; and if the rice turns out too crunchy to your tastes, use a little more water the next time. I suppose some people expect perfect rice every time and for all types of rice within the types marked inside the rice bowl.) As far as the rewarming and extended warming features on the unit, the unit does not seem to allow you to manually turn on those features if you had depressed the "Cancel" button after a cooking cycle has completed. Also, the cord on this unit unfortunately is neither retractable nor detachable. (My old cheapo cooker did not have one, too, but the cord was detachable.) I suspect that the induction heating elements reduce the available interior space of the cooker for a cord-winding mechanism. But, it would have been nice for this unit to at least have a detachable cord. The question for many is whether the Zoshirushi induction heating model is worth the price. The answer is "It depends." If you are a discerning rice eater and are very patient to wait for the rice (or organized enough to plan hours in advance), this cooker will produce beautiful results and you will not be disappointed. With that said, I give this cooker 4-stars, because for my chaotic lifestyle, I rarely have 1.5 hours to wait for the rice to cook. Luckily, the Quick setting (which is still 10 minutes or so longer than most traditional "popup" rice cookers I have used) on the unit cooks jasmine rice pretty well (but admittedly, not nearly as well as the very long jasmine setting), and the taste of the "pretty well" is only a little bit better than my ancient, traditional "popup" rice cooker, which costs (even at today's prices) a whole lot less. I have no regrets on my purchase of this Zojirushi model whatsoever because I am a bit of a foodie, but buyers need to carefully think about their needs and expectations before paying this much for this particular rice cooker or any other high-end rice cooker. For those who need help figuring out these needs and expectations, check out http://sacredrice.com . That website offers good insights and advice on rice cookers. Happy eating! Updated comments: After more months of use, I am a bigger fan of this rice cooker! To eat healthier, I have been eating only brown rice using the GABA setting. Wow, did that make a difference in taste and texture! Because of my chaotic schedule, I was using the Quick setting for brown rice, instead of the 1+ hour brown rice setting or 3+ hour GABA setting. The GABA setting is a game changer for me. The GABA brown rice is nuttier and the texture is soft without being mushy. The aroma is amazing. I am definitely a fan of the GABA brown rice setting and this rice cooker overall. The keep warm setting does not dry out the rice too much. If the rice becomes a little dry, I sprinkle about a shot of water and lightly fold the rice to distribute the water. In a few minutes, the rice texture is significantly restored. Two other tips would be to (i) rinse the brown rice over and over until the water runs clear; (ii) meticulously measure the water level on a flat surface outside of the cooker itself; and (iv) fluff up the rice immediately after the finished-cooking chimes go off (after 10 minutes, the rice texture overall becomes fluffy and less gummy. If you wait too long after the chimes go off to fluff, the texture is still good, but not nearly as good as it can be). These tips actually make a significant difference. Admittedly, I used to think that a 3+ hour GABA setting cook time was not practical for my schedule. However, I cannot argue with the excellent results. I put the rice cooker on delayed timer before I leave home for work, and when I come home, I am greeted by the sweet, nutty aroma of my brown GABA rice. I changed my overall rating to five stars.

If you take your rice seriously, the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker is arguably the best investment you can make for your kitchen. Unlike traditional cookers that heat from a single element at the bottom, this model uses Induction Heating (IH) to turn the entire inner pot into a heat source, resulting in the most consistent and flavorful rice possible. Why the Rice is "Incredible" * Precision Induction Heating: The IH technology allows for instantaneous and precise temperature adjustments. It doesn't just "boil" the rice; it manages the heat profile through every stage of the cooking process to ensure each grain is plump and evenly cooked from the edge to the center. * Multi-Menu Versatility: Whether you are making jasmine, short-grain white, or even "GABA" brown rice (which activates the grain for increased nutritional value), the dedicated settings calibrate the soak and steam times perfectly. * Triple Heater System: With heaters on the bottom, side, and lid, it generates a 3D heating environment that prevents the common "mushy bottom, dry top" issue found in cheaper models. Design & Durability * Build Quality: The clear-coated stainless steel exterior is sleek, modern, and incredibly easy to wipe clean. It fits beautifully in a high-end kitchen setup. * The Inner Pot: The thick, spherical inner pan is heavy-duty and designed to conduct heat efficiently. The non-stick coating is top-tier; rice slides out effortlessly, making cleanup a 30-second task. * Intuitive Interface: The orange LCD clock and timer are easy to read, and the "Extended Keep Warm" feature is a lifesaver—it keeps rice fresh and moist for over 24 hours without drying out or yellowing. Considerations * Cooking Time: Because this machine prioritizes quality, it does take longer than a standard pot (usually 45–60 minutes for white rice). There is a "Quick" setting, but for the "best possible" results, the standard cycle is worth the wait. * Price Point: It is a premium appliance, but for those who eat rice daily, the difference in texture and taste pays for itself quickly. Final Verdict The Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH transforms rice from a simple side dish into the star of the meal. It removes all the guesswork and provides professional-grade results that are nearly impossible to replicate on a stovetop. If you want the "best rice possible," this is the machine that delivers it. Pro Tip: Try the "Umami" setting if you have the extra time; it extends the soaking and steaming process to release more of the natural sugars in the grain, resulting in a slightly sweeter, richer flavor. How does that look for your review, Michael? I can tweak the tone if you want it to be more casual or even more technical!

I’ve been using this Zojirushi rice cooker for a while now and it makes really good rice every time. It’s been super reliable, which is why I ended up getting another one for my parents. It’s a little pricey, but honestly worth it if you eat rice a lot.

Amazing delicious rice. This does take longer to cook 57 min for 2 cups and you can hear a faint fan going. However the end result rice is amazing where it is even better than my previous Mitsubishi Japan made rice cooker that has served me well for over 20 years. I love the 10 cup size so there are flexibility to serve large groups. This actually also helps with washing the rice, though at the trade off of heavier container. The interface is super simple to follow, I didn't even need to bother with the manual. The only part that was more difficult is the spatula holder that you do need to use more force to snap in. I do wish these US induction models support retractable cords. Current (2025) US requires any induction device to have normal cords. Overall very satisfied with the unit and looking forward to this lasting me for 20+ years! Note that there is a newer black model, it does not come with a holder. That was my reason to go with this model.

I have owned and used this for the past 6 months consistently. It is the best, most capable, easiest to use, useful rice cooker I have ever owned and it is not even close! I typically make 1.5-2 cups at a time but have made as little as 1 cup and as much as 3.5 cups. My favorite setting is the sushi rice setting as it is my favorite texture but have tired most of the other settings. If rice is a regular part of your diet this is a must purchase. Pros: - Best keep warm feature! Yes it has an extended keep warm feature but the regular keep warm feature will keep the quality for a solid 3 days with NO degradation of quality and the rice is still better than any reheated rice on day 4-5. The extended keep warm can theoretically keep it warm for even longer but why? - More useful and easier to integrate into your life. The ease of use and perfect keep warm features mean that you can start a pot of rice in the morning and have it ready for dinner in the evening or whenever. The excellent keep warm and highest finished quality is a real game changer for meal prep. - Perfectly cooked rice! Every single time from the grain on the top of the pot to the grain on the pot of the pot each is perfectly cooked and you have full control of what perfect means so if you like soft rice then choose that, if you like firm rice then choose harder or sushi. The quality of the finished rice is superior to every rice cooker I have ever had or tried and better than the vast majority from a pot or restaurant. - The quick rice setting is Excellent! It is pretty fast at 33-45 minutes and has very good quality. The standard setting is 10/10 and the quick rice setting is still at 9.5/10. - The GABA brown rice is a great feature. GABA brown rice makes brown rice even healthier and far more digestible. It tastes great and has a lot more of a regular rice texture. I highly recommend trying it. - Very easy to clean. Quick wipe out with soapy water and wipe dry and you are good. I have left cooked rice in it for 2.5 weeks on the keep warm setting and it cleaned out easily still, a little more scrubbing but no problem still. Previous rice cookers I have had use a cheap aluminum pot but this is a very solid stainless steel with an EXCELLENT non stick coating. - Excellent materials. Stainless steel pot and lid are heavy duty and are not going to warp or breakdown like a cheap rice cooker will. Induction heating gives incredibly even cook which makes a big difference to the finished rice and easy to clean nature. I can easily see this appliance being a workhorse for my family for +10 years easily. - Perfect size for my family. I could make 5 cups of cooked rice which is enough to feed a good size group or a small amount which is enough for me and my two kids. If you need more capacity then get the bigger brother which can cook 10 cups which is a lot of rice! - The song. It serenades you with a little twinkle twinkle as you start a pot of rice. Cons: - Price. Yes it is 3-6 times the cost of other rice cookers but you get what you pay for so save up and maybe eat out a little less then buy this. Ultimately it is worth the price since it will last 3-5 times a long as others and give you 2-5 times better rice consistently. Lesser rice cookers scorch the bottom and undercook the top so you will waste less of the finished product. - Dedicated appliance. This is a dedicated rice cooker it is not an instapot or slow cooker but it does what it does perfectly. It does take up space to have another appliance on the counter but consider having it on directly on the table... Final Verdict: If you eat rice on the regular this is a must buy for me. I recommend it to my friends and family so yeah I would recommend saving up and buying it!

It has a high-quality exterior and a type of stainless steel that doesn't stain. I wish it was black like the rest of my appliances, but that's a relatively small concern. It runs very quietly, even when keeping food warm, compared to competitors that sound like small diesel generators. It makes nice sounds, it's a happy little cooker. It cooks my "chili" (a daily nutritious staple for me) and dog food (a daily nutritious staple for them) better than anything else. I add different ingredients and spices for variety, but I have something cooking in it almost constantly. I mostly use rice and various legumes as the base (for both species), and I add spices: turmeric, ginger, chili, cayenne, taco seasoning, spaghetti seasoning, etc... It cooks anything I throw into it perfectly within 90 minutes (I use the brown rice setting). My only caveat is that the metal insert on the lid and the bowl themselves are deteriorating, looking horrible, and becoming difficult to clean. I hand-clean them without abrasive tools or cleaning solutions as instructed. Even so, the coating on the bowl is lifting off at around the edge and at the stamped measurement markings, and the lid insert is now pitted and prone to rusting. They offer replacements for both parts, but they are pretty expensive, considering the cooker isn't being misused. How unfortunate. If they improved the quality of these two parts and offered it in black, it would be near perfect. Still, it goes into my "Can't Live Without" list.

Best rice cooker if like rice made right. A bit pricey for most. Easy to use great steamer no leakage. Love warmer, timer and how designed. My family loves this rice cooker.

Quieres arroz perfecto y que salga esponjoso y no se pegue esta maquinita es tu salvación no es barata pero eleva tu nivel de cocción de arroz al top este modelo es de inducción y calienta en tres niveles dando calor arriba en medio y abajo dejando tu arroz perfecto cada ves recomendada al 100!

Best rice I’ve ever made, hands down. It might take a little longer than the stovetop, but the results are absolutely worth it. Every batch comes out perfectly cooked—fluffy, tender, and consistent every single time. This rice cooker is incredibly easy to use: just measure, press a button, and let it do its thing. No guessing, no watching the pot, and no risk of burning or undercooking. It’s quickly become one of my favourite kitchen appliances, and I find myself making rice more often now because it’s completely foolproof. If you’re on the fence, don’t be—this rice cooker delivers restaurant-quality rice with zero hassle. Five stars without hesitation.

1) O produto foi comprado dia 3/4, entregue dia 11/4.2023 mas sua previsão era dia 17 e 18. Ponto positivo para a empresa Sell.Store e os Correios. 2) O produto veio bem embalado. A embalagem original, aquela que fica na gôndola das lojas. Foi reembalada em uma caixa de papel maior. Mantenho todas as embalagens pois posso utilizar se sentir necessidade de devolução em até sete dias, conforme Código do consumidor, ou mais dias estendida pela política da Amazon. 3) Um ponto negativo é a ausência de uma Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. Assim sinto-me desprotegido pois não conto com o mínimo de garantia de três meses conforme o Código do Consumidor. 4) O manual de instruções vieram em cinco línguas: inglês, francês, japonês, chinês e tailandês. Não há o PT-BR e nem o castelhano. 5) O produto conta com um relógio e uma bateria internos que a mantém funcionando. Para alterar a hora, é necessário plugar a panela. Aí temos um problema pois o plugue não é popular no Brasil. Necessário utilizar um adaptador (tipo Benjamin). Como a voltagem é de 120V, em vários Estados brasileiros (com voltagem 220V) será necessário comprar um transformador ou mudar os disjuntores em alguma tomada. É muito importante mudar o clock (relógio) pois é com base nele que o timer funciona. 6) Para alterar o clock basta tocar com dois dedos os botões seta para cima e para baixo ao mesmo tempo. Depois as mesmas setas alteram o horário. E agora não será mais necessário manter plugado a panela (isso ocorre com o relógio do carro). 7) Informo que a ela é dedicada a fazer só diversos tipos de de arroz (gohan, sushi, integral [brown rice], jasmine... (cada um com uma programação própria). Não é uma panela elétrica comum, não é possível alterar a programação. Só compre se você é um apaixonado por arroz. Talvez você queira comprar uma panela mais comum, com um único botão. 8) Assim sendo não é possível fazer o arroz no estilo brasileiro (com o agulhinha), com temperos tipo alho ou cebola refogados e com o arroz levemente frito. Não dá certo. Eu tentei. Outro tipos de arroz, como o jasmine podem ser feitos ao estilo do gohan. Ou seja, coloque o arroz na panela e a água até a medida indicada (há um indicador lateral para cada receita), somente depois coloque sal (se achar necessário), e talvez azeite. Nessa ordem. Assim dará certo. 9) Não encontrei tutorial de como utilizar tal panela em português no Youtube. É leitura em inglês com um dicionário no celular. Mas, uma vez aprendido, é muito fácil utilizar a arrozeira. E o gohan fica ótimo. 10) Para fazer o arroz integral saiba que ele se chama Brown na panela. Há duas programações: Brown (que faz o arroz em cerca de uma hora e meia) e Gaba Brown. Este último faz lentamente o arroz, mais de 3 horas são necessárias. Porém, nutrientes do arroz integral são ativados, incrementando-os em 150%. Gaba é sigla para gamma-aminobuturic acid. 11) Em todas as operações utilize o copo medidor que acompanha a panela. Ela tem a capacidade de 170ml. Todas as indicações de copos impressas na lateral da panela (e essencial para fazer os arrozes) tem por base essa medida. 12) Para acionar o Timer faça o seguinte: a) pressione Menu; b) pressione timer e selecione 1 ou 2 que aparecem na tela; c) pressione botões para cima ou para baixo para escolher a hora em que que o arroz pronto; por exemplo, se quer comer o arroz às 11:40h, esses números é que têm que estar indicado no visor digital. d) pressione Start. O timer não funciona para os programas Quick (gohan rápido), Mixed (gohan com mistura de grãos e legumes) e Sweet (arroz doce). 13) Se for fazer arroz de sushi utiliza-se o gohan comum mas a lavagem é mais cuidadosa em relação a gohan comum (veja instruções no Youtube). Para fazer o Mixed, primeiro coloque o arroz e depois a água conforme indicações na panela; só depois se coloca os outros ingredientes por cima. 14) Para fazer 2 copos (de 170ml) de gohan faço assim. Lavo o arroz. Coloco na panela. Coloco água filtrada até a indicação 2 na lateral da panela, indicação gohan (White Rice). Seco a parte externa. Coloco na "máquina" já plugada. Com o botão Menu escolho entre Quick, White Rice Softer, Regular ou Harder (prefiro Softer pois o gohan sai levemente mais úmido). Pressiono Start e terei o arroz pronto em cerca de 52 minutos. 14) Por fim, antes de fazer o arroz, o caldeirão deve estar seco por fora. E, após a feitura do arroz, é importante limpar tudo. A limpeza é mais fácil que as panelas elétricas e outras arrozeiras. Ela foi feita para facilitar a vida na cozinha com certeza.

It doesn’t work on the UK. No advice is given as to what adapter/transformer is needed. I paid around £40 for what I thought was the right transformer and it still doesn’t work. Don’t know if it’s the machine that’s broken or if I have to buy a different transformer. Don’t buy unless you know

Work horse. Does rice and oatmeal to perfection. The only complaint I have is that the exterior dents very easily. There is a huge dent in the side that I didn’t notice So look carefully when taking it out of the box!