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Oct 20, 2021 8:05 PM

10-Cup Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker (Black)

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Amazon has 10-Cup Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker (Black, NL-GAC18) for $207.99. Shipping is free.

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Best Buy has 10-Cup Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker (Black, NL-GAC18) for $207.99. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.

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Features:
  • Automatically adjusts temperature and heating time for optimal results
  • soaks and steams rice longer for enhanced flavor
  • Menu settings: white, umami, mixed, sushi/sweet, Jasmine, porridge, congee, brown, GABA brown, quick white, quick Jasmine, steam and slow cook
  • 3 warming cycles: Automatic keep warm, extended keep warm and reheat function
  • Black thick easy-to-clean nonstick coated inner cooking pan and detachable and washable inner lid; Easy-to-read and use lcd control panel

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $72 lower (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $279.99.
    • This offer also matches our previous frontpage deal.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year warranty.
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Amazon has 10-Cup Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker (Black, NL-GAC18) for $207.99. Shipping is free.

Note, In stock soon.

Best Buy has 10-Cup Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker (Black, NL-GAC18) for $207.99. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Note, availability for pickup may vary by location.

Features:
  • Automatically adjusts temperature and heating time for optimal results
  • soaks and steams rice longer for enhanced flavor
  • Menu settings: white, umami, mixed, sushi/sweet, Jasmine, porridge, congee, brown, GABA brown, quick white, quick Jasmine, steam and slow cook
  • 3 warming cycles: Automatic keep warm, extended keep warm and reheat function
  • Black thick easy-to-clean nonstick coated inner cooking pan and detachable and washable inner lid; Easy-to-read and use lcd control panel

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $72 lower (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $279.99.
    • This offer also matches our previous frontpage deal.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year warranty.
  • About this store:

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DemyGod
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uncle Roger approved 👌
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beanalicious1
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Yeah, they were pretty upset about the capacity line for it as a slow cooker. I bought this last time it popped up and I adore it. It's my first rice cooker, but it works a lot better for rice than my instapot does. If their biggest (and really, only) complaint was about the slow cooking, there are few things I personally care about less. For what I want a rice cooker for (cooking and holding onto rice) it's amazing. Rice cooked (on the umami setting, even) it delicious, and lasted 70 hours without issue/getting soggy or gross before I finished it off. I recommend, and took that wired review with a pinch of furikake
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TimS7058
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If you cook a lot of rice and you're interested in the differences of the rice, there is an article on Epicurious (can just Google it) where they compare the rice cooked by a bunch of different cookers (including Zojirushi and Aroma), which explains the differences more specifically than I can here. I personally eat a ton of rice, but since I'm traveling for work I've been cooking with of an old rice cooker I brought along with me. I can definitely tell the difference (less fluffy, less evenly cooked, definitely "chewier") and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back home to my Zojirushi.

So basically what I'm saying is that the differences are there and real, which is corroborated by most people who have actually tried the rice made by those different cookers. However whether or not those differences are worth the price premium is totally up to you as it is with any other product.
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fanglekaiOct 21, 2021 10:57 PM
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Quote from mule22 View quoted comment :
Can someone explain as to why you would buy a $200 rice cooker when you can get one for 1/10 of the cost that cooks perfect rice everytime? I'm baffled.
$20 rice cookers don't cook perfect rice every time. If you eat rice often, a Zojirushi or Tiger is worth it.
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Quote from xiaobao12 View quoted comment :
I didn't know there are Chinese and Japanese models. How does one tell?
Quote from Thecarp View quoted comment :
This Japan or China?
if you look at the picture on the top right of the start button, it says "made in japan"
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TimS7058Oct 21, 2021 11:35 PM
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Quote from mule22 View quoted comment :
Can someone explain as to why you would buy a $200 rice cooker when you can get one for 1/10 of the cost that cooks perfect rice everytime? I'm baffled.
If you cook rice often enough and also cook in a way that rice is an important part of the meal, the Zojirushi / Tiger / Cuckoo rice cooker are definitely worth it.

Also, if you think a $20 rice cooker cooks perfect rice, you may not have tried rice made from a $200 cooker. None of the rice is ever too mushy, too sticky, or too crisp / hard. It's also very convenient as well since there is typically a keep warm function that can keep the rice close to perfectly fresh for a day or two, perfect for people that eat a lot of rice with all their meals.
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cleekOct 21, 2021 11:56 PM
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Quote from mule22 View quoted comment :
Haha, my $20 aroma does not cook it too mushy, sticky, or crisp. My aroma also has that same keep warm function. I am still very confused. But I mean hey, if you got the money to burn go for it!
It seems like an extravagant expense for a Zojo, but if you eat rice regularity, they are truly worth it. We have had one for 12 years.
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TimS7058Oct 21, 2021 11:57 PM
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Quote from mule22 View quoted comment :
Haha, my $20 aroma does not cook it too mushy, sticky, or crisp. My aroma also has that same keep warm function. I am still very confused. But I mean hey, if you got the money to burn go for it!
If you cook a lot of rice and you're interested in the differences of the rice, there is an article on Epicurious (can just Google it) where they compare the rice cooked by a bunch of different cookers (including Zojirushi and Aroma), which explains the differences more specifically than I can here. I personally eat a ton of rice, but since I'm traveling for work I've been cooking with of an old rice cooker I brought along with me. I can definitely tell the difference (less fluffy, less evenly cooked, definitely "chewier") and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back home to my Zojirushi.

So basically what I'm saying is that the differences are there and real, which is corroborated by most people who have actually tried the rice made by those different cookers. However whether or not those differences are worth the price premium is totally up to you as it is with any other product.
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Quote from mule22 View quoted comment :
Haha, my $20 aroma does not cook it too mushy, sticky, or crisp. My aroma also has that same keep warm function. I am still very confused. But I mean hey, if you got the money to burn go for it!
Cool story. This is obviously not for you, where you can easily just move on.

There's always that one person that thread craps on a rice cooker thread. Do you have a deal alert for rice cookers so you can tell everyone about your awesome $20 rice cooker on every rice cooker thread?
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dorkinoOct 22, 2021 12:10 AM
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These are good but my wife recently switched from this to a pressure cooker for rice. Way faster and the zoji can only steam rice with water, can't do broth or anything with fat in it.
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ThecarpOct 22, 2021 12:27 AM
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Quote from bonbon525 View quoted comment :
if you look at the picture on the top right of the start button, it says "made in japan"
Lol well I feel silly
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fieryarcadeOct 22, 2021 12:36 AM
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Thinking about replacing my current Zojirushi. Is induction worth the extra money compared to this unit?
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IndigoMorning6118Oct 22, 2021 1:36 AM
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These are pricey. What makes these better than a pan with water?
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uncle Roger approved 👌
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lvgddealOct 22, 2021 2:08 AM
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Quote from dorkino View quoted comment :
These are good but my wife recently switched from this to a pressure cooker for rice. Way faster and the zoji can only steam rice with water, can't do broth or anything with fat in it.
The pot is called instant pot! I eat rice almost everyday and the rice cooked in instant pot has been perfect ! There is a chewy texture from the rice which I don't think I can get from regular tiger / Zojirushi.
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radarsOct 22, 2021 2:50 AM
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10 cups version is too big, isn't it?

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