5.0 out of 5 stars Not So “Mini” – Perfect Rice Every Time!

T. · 13 July 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } We bought this thinking it would be tiny, but it’s actually the perfect size for a household of two, more than enough for everyday meals. We mainly use it to cook Japanese short grain rice, and honestly, the result is amazing. The texture and flavour took us right back to Japan.The fuzzy logic settings work beautifully, and the rice comes out perfectly cooked every single time, no guesswork. It’s simple to use, the LED display is clear, and the ceramic bowl feels like real quality.One thing to note: the first time we used it, there was a faint plasticky smell (even though we washed the pot before cooking). I’m guessing it’s just the newness of the appliance, because it hasn’t come back since.Overall, this is a fantastic little rice cooker that delivers premium results without the price tag of a top-tier Japanese brand. Highly recommend!

5.0 out of 5 stars Panda mini rice cooker

M.K. · 29 June 2025

I’m so glad I eventually bought this which was after much deliberation as it’s quite expensive.. I think that I’ve used it every day since I got it. So easy to use. Makes perfect rice and keeps it warm automatically! ! I’ve tried it for basmati, jasmine, long grain and brown rice so far.All were great. It also comes with a steamer which will be useful although not tried it yet. Looks cute and convenient slot for the spatula on the side.. Easy to clean. One cup of rice feeds two generously. So it’s max quantity of 3.5 cups would feed around 7 people.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot fault this at all

I. · 18 July 2025

I absolutely love my rice cooker. It cooks just the right amount of rice for me and could make enough for three or so people if you needed. It can also make porridge, slow cook and cook different kinds of rice perfectly. I love that it has a timer function. I can put some rice or porridge oats in at night and wake up to cooked food in the morning. It can also steam excellently. It’s small and light. It doesn’t take up much space on my countertop.I bought this to replace a huge family-sized one which was nowhere near as clever as this one with all its different functions. This one works so much better for small portions as the old one would burn smaller (one person) portions.

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Rice Cooker update

I.M.S. · 5 August 2024

The Yum Asia Panda mini is truly a superb piece of kit. The build quality is of the highest order, it has a small footprint and the fuzzy logic feature ensures that your rice is always cooked to your preference every time. The menu is simple to navigate and covers a number of different types of rice together with porridge, cakes, steaming facility and time delay should you wish to cook rice later. I bought the mini because I only cook for two or three at home. It is important to say that the cup size as advertised is the included cup which is 160ml. NOT a standard cup size of 250ml. Having said that you can produce a max of over 1.2 kilo of cooked rice at a time which for us is more than enough. It is simple to clean and, although expensive, is voted number one in 'Which' magazine. There is an excellent cook book that is written for the Panda available on Bolo or the Yum Asia web site which, unfortunately, has to be purchased separately. All in all a great product and I would heartily recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars Reliable and Easy-to-Use Rice Cooker with Effortless Cleanup

N. · 16 April 2025

This makes cooking rice so easy to do. This rice cooker consistently delivers perfectly cooked rice, taking all the guesswork out of the process compared to traditional stovetop methods. It is also relatively cheap, so I don’t understand the point of spending a lot more money on one when the result will only be fractionally better.The interface is straightforward and user-friendly, making it easy to operate right out of the box. While the instruction manual could be clearer when it comes to measuring water and rice ratios, a quick online search easily resolves any confusion. Cleanup is also very easy with detachable parts that make disassembly simple, and the non-stick inner pot prevents any rice from sticking, making washing up quick and effortless.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great asset to my kitchen

M.S.J.j. · 21 July 2025

After a recent trip to Japan I had been looking at getting a rice cooker. After looking at many other brands I decided to go with Yum Asia. As there are only two of us I chose the panda after reading the many positive reviews. I’m so glad that I did as my first go was a complete success. We used a rice recommended by a local Asian shop and it cooked perfectly in the panda. A good amount and soft and sticky just as we like it. Panda was easy to clean after use. Definately recommend this cute machine for authentic rice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect rice. Wish I had bought sooner.

S.B. · 13 May 2025

I've thought about buying a rice cooker for ages so finally decided to give it a go. After a few uses this is definitely a case of wish I had bought one sooner. We eat rice quite a lot. I used to do via the pan method on the hob and then moved to using a multi function pressure cooker and then back to the pan method but now I've tried this Yum Asia rice cooker, it's way better and much more convenient also. I've tried Jasmine and standard supermarket long grain and both came out perfectly. Somehow it's just not possible in my opinion to get the same result cooking in a pan or with a pressure cooker. The measurement process makes it very simple. One cup of rice, add water to level 1 on the bowl. Separate guidance for brown rice or short grain. Pop it in, close the lid, select the desired option on the control panel (eg long grain) and wait for it to complete. It pings when done and then keeps the rice warm. I was worried it would take a long time but was pleasantly surprised. I think it was around 35 mins for one measuring cup of rice, enough for 2 people. You can tweak the water amount depending on your preference also if you prefer a bit firmer or softer rice.I've tried the porridge function as well. Used pinhead oatmeal / steel cut oats. Added before bed, set it to cook and to be ready in the morning. Was also very good. When I've tried to do this in a slow cooker previously, it always overcooked and burnt the porridge slightly. No burning or brown porridge with this.The rice cooker is also relatively compact so doesn't take up too much space.

Perfektes Upgrade – hochwertig und durchdacht!

O. · 21 May 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Ich habe mir den Yum Asia Panda Mini als etwas teureres Upgrade zu meinem alten Reiskocher gekauft – und nach ca. einer Woche Nutzung bin ich sehr zufrieden.Dank Fuzzy Logic wird der Reis gleichmäßig gegart und bleibt wunderbar locker – spürbar besser als bei einfachen Reiskochern. Es gibt zwar auch ein Schnellprogramm, aber wer sich die 30–40 Minuten für das Standardprogramm nimmt, wird mit einem deutlich besseren Geschmack und einer perfekten Konsistenz belohnt. Kein Vergleich zu herkömmlichem „mal eben Reis kochen“ – das hier ist schonend gegarter Reis auf Restaurantniveau.Ein weiterer Pluspunkt: Der Reiskocher ist angenehm leise – kein nerviges Fiepen, Summen oder Klackern, wie ich es von günstigeren Modellen kenne.Ein kleiner Nachteil: Das mitgelieferte Dämpfsieb ist recht klein. Laut Handbuch sollte das Gemüse max. 3,5 cm hoch sein – bei Brokkoli wird es also schon eng. Wer häufiger dämpfen möchte, sollte eventuell eine größere Variante in Betracht ziehen.Etwas schade ist auch, dass das Display die verbleibende Garzeit erst in den letzten 10 Minuten anzeigt – aber das ist Jammern auf hohem Niveau. Dafür punktet das Gerät mit einem praktischen 24h-Timer: Ich stelle den Reis abends ein, und morgens ist er perfekt warm.Fazit: Ein sehr hochwertiger, kompakter und durchdachter Reiskocher, der wenig Platz braucht, leise läuft, super einfach zu bedienen ist und sich für mich als täglicher Reiskonsument absolut gelohnt hat.

Toooop

A. · 15 July 2025

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Muy cómoda de usar

N.P. · 10 March 2025

Hace poco que compré este producto y estoy encantada. Voy a ir parte por parte:DISEÑO: La arrocera es muy compacta, esteticamente muy bonita, parecida a las arroceras asiáticas pequeñas. Además, tiene un asa para poder transportarla y no pesa casi nada.COCINADO DEL ARROZ: De momento solo he probado el modo rápido, ya que es lo que me sale más rentable por tiempo, y comentaros (ya que no lo pone por ninguna parte excepto si vais e investigáis en el manual del producto antes de comprarlo) que la opción de "quick cook" (o cocinado rápido) tarda aproximadamente entre 22 y 25 min (añadiendo el agua ya caliente del grifo). Puedes cocinar hasta 3.5 tazas (del medidor que trae en el pack) que es para 1-3 personas. Yo he cocinado media y 1 taza. Diría que media se queda un poco corto si te lo vas a comer solo eso o que es ideal para una persona acompañado con mas ingredientes. Una taza entera para una persona es una barbaridad, a mi gusto. A menos que comas mucho. Lavas el arroz 2 o 3 veces para quitarle exceso de almidón, lo metes en el bol de la arrocera y llenas con agua hasta el nivel que necesites (si has puesto una taza de arroz blanco, llenas hasta justo por debajo de la línea del número 1 de la escala de arroz blanco). Seleccionas el "quick cook" y esperas. No te saldrá cuánto tiempo le queda de cocción hasta que sólo le queden 10 mins. Y te vas a hacer otras cosas, te olvidas de la arrocera, sin miedo a que se queme cosa que es maravillosa. Cuando acaba emite un pitido y la abres con cuidado del vapor (aunque ya habra expulsado la mayoría) y separas el arroz con la cuchara que trae. Nunca de hierro o metal, por favor. El arroz queda prácticamente perfecto, se nota cada grano pero queda pegadito perfecto para quien lo quiera comer con palillos, y si lo separas se queda sueltecito. Es otro mundo a hacerlo al fuego, os lo aseguro.De momento no he probado más modos, pero actualizaré la reseña cuando lo haga.

ok

z. · 24 February 2025

premesso che non ho mai posseduto un cuociriso nè pensavo ne avrei mai comprato uno, dopo aver ascoltato un podcast sul giappone, è diventata per me una priorità averne uno! ;)dopo un po' di ricerca ho scelto questo, che a mio parere ad un prezzo accettabile dispone di diverse funzioni utili (in particolare la possibilità di tenere caldo il riso a fine cottura in modalità automatica) e soprattutto di dimensioni compatte.è fino a 3 persone ma vi assicuro che basta anche per 4 o 5, la cottura è sempre perfetta e facile da impostare (ho scelto il colore grigio e non si vedono molte le indicazioni sui tasti per il poco contrasto ma non è un problema, sono solo 6 tasti e dopo qualche preparazione si va in automatico!).la plastica è di buona qualità, così come la confezione ed il cavo fornito (completamente rimuovibile), la cottura richiede circa 30 minuti, gli ultimi 10 con conto alla rovescia.sinceramente consigliato, non ho trovato difetti.

Działa świetnie

A. · 12 January 2025

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.