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Zojirushi NS-LAC05XA Micom 3-Cup(Uncooked) Rice Cooker and Warmer

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 914 ratings
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Stainless Steel
Brand Zojirushi
Capacity 3 Cups
Power Source Corded Electric
Product Care Instructions Hand Wash
Color Stainless Steel

About this item

  • 1-year limited warranty and 3-Cup rice cooker with micro-computerized fuzzy logic technology
  • Measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula, and spatula holder included
  • Keep-warm function; LCD display with timer; nonstick inner cooking pan
  • Menu selections include white, sushi, porridge, brown, and quick cooking
  • Holds 3 6oz cups of rice
  • NOTE: Please ensure to measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product ONLY
  • Origin : China
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4.4 out of 5 stars
914 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, functionality, and ease of use of the rice cooker. They mention it makes perfect rice every time, is easy to program, and has a small footprint. Some appreciate the ease of cleaning.

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390 customers mention "Rice quality"380 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the rice. They mention it makes perfect rice every time, is flavorful, and easy to make. Some say it's an amazing cooking tool and terrific with beans.

"...So it really is terrific with beans, such as lentils, that easily fall apart with too much rough treatment, but that benefit from a long slow simmer..." Read more

"...This rice maker is very easy to use and cooks rice perfectly. We have used it for both white rice and wild rice and it works great...." Read more

"...bowl is especially nice, as it makes cleanup a breeze, the rice all comes out easily, and wipes clean with almost no effort...." Read more

"...I've made rice, soup, and steel cut oatmeal in mine. Everything has come out just great...." Read more

168 customers mention "Functionality"149 positive19 negative

Customers like the functionality of the rice cooker. They mention it works great, does everything well, and is amazing with the results. They also say the timer works great and the automatic functions continue to work as designed.

"...Speaking of which, the timer works great. It was wonderful to wake up to the aroma of fresh rice...." Read more

"...This one works perfectly, especially for cooking very small quantities of rice...." Read more

"...We have used it for both white rice and wild rice and it works great. I like the little musical announcement that the rice is done...." Read more

"This little rice cooker works great. It makes some of the best rice I've ever had...." Read more

161 customers mention "Ease of use"141 positive20 negative

Customers find the rice cooker easy to use. They mention it's straightforward, and the menu choices are straightforward. Customers also appreciate the clear markings that won't wear off over time.

"...The Zojirushi is easy to use, doesn't take up much countertop space, is attractive and easy to carry around...." Read more

"...It's very easy to use...." Read more

"...This rice maker is very easy to use and cooks rice perfectly. We have used it for both white rice and wild rice and it works great...." Read more

"...The markings are really visible and are raised up so they wont wear off over time.The rice paddle it comes with is also great...." Read more

127 customers mention "Size"108 positive19 negative

Customers like the size of the rice cooker. They mention it looks good on the counter, has a pretty small footprint, and is perfect for their tiny homes. Customers also say it's easy to store and the retractable cord is nice. The bowl is very high-quality, has a nice weight, and is light enough to retrieve without hesitation.

"...The Zojirushi is easy to use, doesn't take up much countertop space, is attractive and easy to carry around...." Read more

"...For the price, I would expect a much larger capacity. The size on the counter is nice though and it looks pretty cool...." Read more

"...Looks good on counter, and footprint is pretty small. If you have more than 3 people in your family this is probably not big enough...." Read more

"...Nice touch. It's also small and compact, and fits nicely on a shelf in a cabinet or unobtrusively on a counter, and is very easily cleaned...." Read more

120 customers mention "Value for money"86 positive34 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the rice cooker. They mention it's worth the cost, much cheaper to make at home, and fresher.

"...or better than from a restaurant (plus fresher), and much, much cheaper to make at home, particularly if you purchase rice by the pound...." Read more

"...In my mind, it was definitely worth the money.​..." Read more

"...For me, it's worth every penny...." Read more

"...Plus it makes us look rich since it is SO ridiculously expensive!! ;-)..." Read more

118 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"114 positive4 negative

Customers find the rice cooker easy to clean. They mention the top just pops out and the bowl is a cinch to wash. The lid doesn't seem to get dirty like the Aroma they used before. The steam releasing apparatus easily disassembles for cleaning, and the controls are simple. Customers also say the product has never made a mess nor has it boiled over.

"...Also it's a snap to clean! No nasty white residue and boiled over starch, or scalding steam or water...." Read more

"...The high quality non-stick bowl is especially nice, as it makes cleanup a breeze, the rice all comes out easily, and wipes clean with almost no..." Read more

"...The design itself is very nice and easy to use. The inner bowl comes out easily, and I really like that the inner part of the lid is removable for..." Read more

"...The keep warm function is great. The machine cleans easily. The two timers are very handy. But the nonstick coating is a real problem...." Read more

114 customers mention "Quality"105 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the rice cooker. They mention it's well-made, keeps rice warm for hours without diminishing its quality, and the non-stick coating is clearly more durable than on cheapies. Some say it's still going strong, has no mechanical problems, and is very forgiving if they forget the rice for a while.

"...Actually the warm function keeps rice warm for hours with no diminishment of the quality...." Read more

"...And everything from this brand is usually very high quality. This one is no exception. If you are a serious cook, this is the entry level...." Read more

"...The high quality non-stick bowl is especially nice, as it makes cleanup a breeze, the rice all comes out easily, and wipes clean with almost no..." Read more

"...because although my pot does have some scratches, it is definitely NOT flaking...." Read more

84 customers mention "Looks"81 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the rice cooker. They mention it's easy to clean, compact, and looks good. Some say it makes spectacular quality white or brown rice every time.

"...Zojirushi is easy to use, doesn't take up much countertop space, is attractive and easy to carry around...." Read more

"...The size on the counter is nice though and it looks pretty cool...." Read more

"...too hung up on the looks of my kitchen appliances, but it is a good looking appliance.Update9 years later, still good as new" Read more

"...easy because I don't have to watch or stir it at all, and it comes out really nice...." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
So glad I bought this.
This is the absolute best thing I've ever purchased for myself. Set it and forget it. I've could never make rice like this. I've had other rice cookers. They're huge. Cumbersome. Leak steam and water. This machine is perfect. Small to store in cabinet. Power cord retracts into unit.
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Sphinx Yoga
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Love This Rice Cooker!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2007
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Received this Zojirushi 3-cup Micom as a self-holiday gift a week ago. Since then, I've made sushi rice, basmati, brown & wild medley, along with various types of dal (basmati and red/yellow lentils with curry) and mujadarah (basmati and green lentils with carmelized onions). I've also used the warming part of things to gently steam scallops on top of rice for a New Year's treat. Yum! Soon I'll try veggies and flavored broths.

I first put in too much water, since the directions didn't make it clear that the water measures on the cooking bowl include rice at the bottom. But after I got this right, the results were perfect each time. The rice is as good or better than from a restaurant (plus fresher), and much, much cheaper to make at home, particularly if you purchase rice by the pound. I'm working on my sushi technique, but it's already tasting good if looking funky. I do advise rinsing, rinsing, rinsing the rice before cooking. Soaking the grains doesn't really seem necessary, unless you're using the timer, in which case there is no way around it.

Speaking of which, the timer works great. It was wonderful to wake up to the aroma of fresh rice. I fixed dal a few times and then left for the gym. When I came home, it was ready, steaming hot, perfectly cooked and the house smelled divine. I think it gently steams, then cooks just at or below a boil, and then steams again. So it really is terrific with beans, such as lentils, that easily fall apart with too much rough treatment, but that benefit from a long slow simmer. And, of course, that's the way to go for rice too.

The Zojirushi is easy to use, doesn't take up much countertop space, is attractive and easy to carry around. I took it over to a friend's house for my contribution to a holiday meal. During the car ride, the rice stayed warm in the bowl and helped keep some bread wrapped in foil warm. Actually the warm function keeps rice warm for hours with no diminishment of the quality. The Zojirushi makes cute sounds when it starts up and finishes cooking. Also it's a snap to clean! No nasty white residue and boiled over starch, or scalding steam or water. It truly cleans up in a minute, which is amazing in itself.

What's not to like? Well, the price! But Amazon was offering $25 off with a kitchen purchase of over $125. So, although I also considered the 3.5 cup Sanyo (which costs $99) -- which perhaps has a better, thicker bowl -- there wasn't really any savings. Since this is a newer model rice cooker, probably manufactured to compete with the Sanyo, the Zojirushi is what I went with. It's perfect for me. If you make bigger batches of rice at one time, though, I suppose a larger size would be better. Amazon offered the best deal, BTW, including eBay, shopping locally, etc, since there was no tax or S/H.

I considered American rice cookers, hot pot styles, etc. They all looked like junk, and I wasn't convinced that they wouldn't turn out messy, glue-like rice. I'm glad I went ahead and got the best for my uses. The quality of rice and beans has been outstanding. Plus I can't get over how much money I'm saving by not buying take-out, and I get to season the food to my liking. There is hardly any food that is cheaper, more comforting or nutritious than rice and beans, and you can keep the oil and butter to a minimum to keep the calories low while not feeling deprived. I'm going to use it to pack lunches too, which means the Zojirushi will pay for itself in one month. Since it arrived, I've hardly used the microwave and hardly have eaten any meat. And, boy, does food taste better! Totally highly recommended.
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Charles G.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the minimum you have to spend
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2007
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
We tried the cheaper model from the same brand and returned it. This one works perfectly, especially for cooking very small quantities of rice. Couldn't be happier, and yes,it does employ fuzzy logic when cooking the rice. Don't buy a cooker without that feature.

And everything from this brand is usually very high quality. This one is no exception. If you are a serious cook, this is the entry level. Don't go any cheaper. Note that it only cooks 3 cups. Perfect for those who like rice but may not want so much of it. For two people, we've found that 1 cup is enough to satisfy our craving for rice dishes for two, without pumping up our waistlines.

It's very easy to use. They give you a measuring cup and you measure the rice with the lines on the cup (we use 1/4 cup per person, but most will probably want 1/2 cup per person), then dump it into the bowl that is included in the thing. Next, add water (some people will stir the rice with their fingers) and pour the water back out to rinse the rice. Some of the hulls from the rice will float off when you pour the water out. Rinse twice, then fill the water back up to the mark corresponding to the amount of rice you have in there. Yes, you add water to the mark with the rice inside. Put the bowl in the unit and close the lid. Next you push menu to select the type of rice you have (white, brown, sushi, etc., use porridge for steel cut oatmeal) and push start. If you want to use the timer, instead of pushing start, push timer, use the arrows to set the time (it starts with the last time you used) and then push start.

The only knock I have is that it takes a *long* time to cook 1 cup of rice. 40 minutes just seems like it's twice as long as it should take. However, because I don't know whether that is longer than other fuzzy logic rice cookers, I didn't take a star away from the product. Just be forewarned, it takes a LOT longer than cooking rice on a stove. Is it underpowered? I don't know. The flip side is that it only takes 450 watts to run the thing, and so it is less likely to pop the circuit breaker if you have something else going.

A little off topic, but if you are looking at a rice cooker, you may want to learn about rice. Here is what we have learned so far. There are three basic grain sizes of rice: long grain, medium grain and short grain, also known as sweet rice or sushi rice. Each kind has its place. Long grain rice is best for fried rice and pilafs - where the rice shouldn't stick together because you want every grain to be coated with a flavoring. By itself, long grain rice is not that great tasting. We Americans are used to long grain rice, but wait until you branch out into other types.

Medium grain rice is for serving just plain rice, like as a side dish with Chinese dishes. It is easily the best tasting rice by itself. It clumps together to a degree, making it easier to eat with chopsticks. If you want the most delicious rice you can find, and you won't be flavoring it, buy medium grain. It's so much better than that long grain minute rice we grew up with.

Finally, sushi rice is very short grain and clumps like mad. It is generally limited to sushi, where you would be willing to sacrifice flavor to get better clumping, and sweet dishes, because of its high starch content. This rice cooker has a special setting for short grain rice. But I find short grain rice to be too artificial tasting, and so even for sweet dishes, I use medium grain rice.

Next, there are two basic types of rice: brown rice, which is how all rice starts, or white rice, which is brown rice with essentially all of the nutrients removed. With no nutrients, white rice doesn't spoil like brown rice can. We've found very little difference in taste between brown rice and white rice. If you don't like brown rice, you were probably thinking of an exotic variety that had a deeper taste. Regular brown rice you buy in the store is very nearly the same taste as white, so we've stopped buying white. Find Botan Calrose brown rice in an asian market, look at the health advantages of brown rice on the internet and you'll never go back. Note, there is a special setting on the cooker for brown rice, and different water marks for brown, and brown rice takes about 100 (not a typo) minutes to make one cup.

I'm sure you can find more detail on line, but that should give you the basics. Ditch your long grain rice: you'll be amazed at how much better medium grain rice can be. And try brown rice: you'll be shocked at how close it is to the nutrient-less white rice. This cooker makes all kinds of rice really well. I've had it for about three years and we use it nearly every day. It's still working like the day we got it. The nonstick bowl looks and acts like new. The battery keeps all of the settings and the current time, though my understanding is that the battery is not easily replaceable without sending it back.
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tarabekka
4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2012
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
We've been using an Oster Rice Maker that we received as a wedding gift 10 years ago. We never really liked it but didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a nicer one. We finally broke down after 10 years and purchased this one after reading many, many reviews. It has many different settings and the keep warm setting works great. Our old rice maker had 2 settings-Cook or keep warm. On keep warm it always burned the rice-this one doesn't! The rice is nice and fluffy hours later on the keep warm setting. This rice maker is very easy to use and cooks rice perfectly. We have used it for both white rice and wild rice and it works great. I like the little musical announcement that the rice is done. My husband was very concerned about the size but he seems to like it now. (He always makes way too much rice anyway, so I'm glad this one has a reasonable limit.) We are a family of 4 and it works great for us, however I think that is about the max. If we had another family over for dinner, we probably could not serve rice. It takes a very long time to cook so we couldn't just whip up another batch for our guests. If you have a large family or like to entertain, I'd recommend the larger size for sure. That is the only reason I gave 4 stars. For the price, I would expect a much larger capacity. The size on the counter is nice though and it looks pretty cool. I used to hide the rice maker in a closet and pull it out as needed, but since this one is so darn cool looking, I keep it out. Plus it makes us look rich since it is SO ridiculously expensive!! ;-) Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase, but only because I"m sure we'll use it for another 10 years and we eat rice fairly often, so it justifies the price.
Now if I could just find a coffee maker that doesn't suck, my life would be complete...
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Abul Azad
3.0 out of 5 stars Product Information
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2015
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
When I placed this order, I mentioned " Made in Japan", but I received "Made in China". During order something 'ON-LINE', if we have option for any further information about the product, then contact through E-mail or Phone, which it will bring better satisfaction.
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Steve A
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it.
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2013
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
I held off on buying this for about a year. I eat a ton of rice but I had a rice cooker already so it seemed really crazy to spend so much on something I didn't really need.

Anyway, this is what is great about it:

- The timer function saves me 20-30 minutes on evenings I eat rice.
- The rice never sticks, cooks extremely evenly, comes out fluffy, incredibly tender
- The keep warm feature works very well. No burning, no drying.
- The unit never boils over. Mine have in the past, and I hate that. It's no longer 'set and forget' and more or less just a burner away from the oven.
- The cooking bowl is typically clean as soon as you wipe it down
- The results aren't 'sludgey' at all, so the flavor is about as good as it can be.
- The retractable cord is a really nice feature that I now wish my other appliances had too.

I haven't had any troubles yet!

Since the cup it comes with is less than 250ml, I actually eat less rice in a serving now as well which is kind of nice. I still go by 'one cup for 2 people', the cup is simply smaller now.
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Andral
5.0 out of 5 stars Zojirushi NS-LAC05 Micom: le summum pour la cuisson du riz
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2011
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Le cuiseur idéal pour une ou deux personnes. J'ai enfin retrouvé le gout de l'Orient. Le riz cuit par ce Zojirushi NS-LAC05 Micom est simplement sublime, il est parfait. L'appareil est aussi facile à utiliser qu'à nettoyer. Il occupe peu d'espace sur le comptoir et on le déplace aisément grâce à une poignée qui se déploie sur toute la largeur. Il se programme d'avance si désirée, cuit aussi les céréales (gruau, soupes, etc.). On ajoute légumes, fruits, condiments ou épices sur le riz (sans mélanger). Mes derniers riz aussi succulents furent consommés au Japon, en Thaïlande, au Cambodge et au Vietnam. Mais là, je le jure, ce Zojirushi NS-LAC05 Micom séduirait n'importe qui, que ce soit pour le riz blanc (collant ou pas, peu importe la taille ou la fraicheur du grain) ou le riz brun. (Je n'ai pas essayé le riz sauvage, mais de toute façon, le riz sauvage n'est pas vraiment du riz. N'hésitez pas à investir dans ce plaisir à long terme, vous ne le regretterez pas, mais attendez patiemment les soldes à moitié prix durant les Fêtes (comme je l'ai fait) et vous serez comblé. Ce cuiseur est simplement génial. En vérité, je vous le riz. Tiens donc j'ai faim tout à coup. :-)
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*** Actualisaion du 7 mai 2016 ***
54 mois plus tard, mon NS-LAC05 Micom fonctionne toujours comme à l'état neuf. Je l'utilise ± 3 fois par semaine et il fonctionne comme au premier jour. Ce cuiseur n'a jamais été une dépense, mais un investissement. En bonus, les recettes sur le site de Zojirushi sont précises, inspirantes, variées et très savoureuses. Les résultats sont impeccables à tout coup.
PS Il ne faut jamais oublier que les tasses Zojirushi contiennent 177.5 mL (6 oz liq. É.-U.), soit 3/4 d'une tasse É.-U. régulière de 237 mL (ou 8 oz liq. É.-U.). Zojirushi devrait simplement les appeler des « portions » et non pas des tasses, question d'éliminer toute confusion.
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A Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes excellent rice, but note that maximum on this unit is three cups
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2014
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Basmati rice turns out perfect, I usually add some ghee or peanut oil to the water and rice. Sticky rice or sushi rice are also very good. Quinoa turns out perfect...usually use 2 parts chicken or beef stock and one part water to three parts quinoa. I give the rice or quinoa a few rinses in water (just swish around in the cooking bowl) to remove any excess powder, and then its just a matter of filling to the right level with water or stock, pressing the button, and waiting for perfect rice or quinoa. I did notice that if I leave the unit on the keep warm function that there may be a little browning on the bottom after a while, but that is not so bad. And for anyone who is used to making rice on the stove top with two cups of water to one cup of rice, you will probably be blown away by how good rice can taste when it is cooked slowly and properly with only ONE cup of water per one cup of rice.
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Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2014
Color: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
When my friend gifted us her old Zojirushi when moving out of the country (thanks Jen!), she gifted us delicious hot fluffy rice! I grew up making rice is an old cast iron pot (from Japan), and never got the hang of it making it in thin-bottomed pans. Zojirushi takes care of everything now. When my friend's 10 yr old Zojirushi died, we immediately bought this one. It's super easy to use and I love all the options, including Quick Cook and Porridge! Seriously, technology is awesome. The instructional manual is surprisingly really educational about rice! For my baby, I made her rice porridge and added flakes of broiled salmon, she LOVES savory rice. Freeze extra rice porridge in ice cube trays and you got baby food for days. Yes, this is an "expensive" rice maker but having used a Zojirushi for years, it's worth it.
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