Costco Wholesale has for its
Members: 5.5-Cup Tiger Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer (JBV-G10U) on sale for
$79.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member
neomatrixviper for finding this deal.
Features:- Keep warm function can keep rice warm for up to 12 hours
- Tacook plate cooks main dishes and rice at the same time
- Microcomputer allows you to adjust the cooking time
- Automatically stops cooking when the selected program or timer elapses
- A cookbook is included to help add more dishes to your table
Top Comments
Right now, however, the market for rice cookers not made in China is pretty inflated. If buying new, this is probably the best bang for buck model available.
Community Reviews
Tiger's 5.5 cup Micom rice cooker is a solid midrange pick for making consistently good rice, with smart logic, reliable keep warm performance, and easy everyday use. It handles rice well when the water ratio is dialed in, and the nonstick or ceramic inner pot is generally easy to clean. The main drawbacks are the hard to read water indicators and the non removable inner lid, steam cap, and vent parts, which make cleaning less convenient. It feels like a dependable step up from basic cookers without reaching premium price territory.
Common Questions (5)
The inner pot is removable and easy to wash, but the inner lid and steam cap are not removable, and the lid/steam vent can get gross over time. The nonstick pot can also scratch if you are careless or burn rice.
The water level indicators are hard to see, especially on the ceramic-coated version, and the clock can be inaccurate. The steam function also reportedly works inconsistently on some units.
At around $80, it is viewed as a solid middle-ground cooker: better than cheap models, below $200+ fuzzy-logic units, and made in Japan. Costco's return policy also makes the non-removable parts and other annoyances easier to accept.
It can make excellent rice and many owners say it performs well for the price, with smart logic that keeps rice from sticking or burning. A few users found it worse than their Zojirushi, so it may not match a higher-end Zojirushi's results for everyone.
A 2:1 water-to-rice ratio can produce great results, and the right amount may vary by rice type or batch. The included markings can be hard to read, so using a flashlight, measuring separately, or using the finger-knuckle method can help.
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Right now, however, the market for rice cookers not made in China is pretty inflated. If buying new, this is probably the best bang for buck model available.
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Sometimes I wish I'd bought a Zojirushi.
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