Top 5 BEST Multi-Functional Japanese Rice Cookers | 2022

Japanese rice cookers can not only cook rice but also works as a multi-cooker! If you would like to cook rice more than 2 or 3 times a week but also to cook other healthy dishes such as quinoa, oatmeal, and soups, these multi-functional Japanese rice cookers are the perfect options for you!

Some models even come with the steam/slow cooking options and can bake cakes as well! The multi-functional rice cookers are the most cost-effective options and perfect for the busy household.

Here are 12 Japanese rice cookers with the multi-functional cooking options. You can jump to the product review section of the page by clicking the hyperlink!

	Toshiba TRCS02	Zojirushi NL-BAC05	Panasonic SR-CN108	Panasonic SR-HZ106	Tiger  JAX-T10U-K	Tiger JBX-B10U	Tiger JBV-A10U	Toshiba TRSH01	Zojirushi NL-DCC10CP	Zojirushi NL-GAC10	Zojirushi NS-TSC10	Toshiba TRCS01
List Price (USD)*	$89.99	$147.49	$135.94	$539.95	$196.58 (5.5 cups) $219.95 (10 cups)	$149.99	$79.35 (5.5 cups) $114.99 (10 cups)	$182.63	$169.00 (5.5 cups) $173.99 (10 cups)	$269.00 (5.5 cups) $294.49 (10 cups)	$189.49 (5.5 cups) $209.45 (10 cups)	$125.34
Size	3 cups	3 cups	5 cups	5 cups	5.5 cups 10 cups	5.5 cups	5.5 cups 10 cups	5.5 cups	5.5 cups 10 cups	5.5 cups 10 cups	5.5 cups	6 cups
Type	Micom	Micom	Micom	IH	Micom	Micom	Micom	IH	Micom	Micom	Micom	Micom
Keep warm time (Max.)	24 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	24 hours
Easy cleaning**	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Delay Timer Setting	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Rice cook time (Approx.)	N/A	51-60 min	N/A	56 min	44-59 min	32-46 min	22-37 min	N/A	48-59 min	48-59 min	45-60 min	50 min
Quick cook time (Approx.)	N/A	25-40 min	N/A	23-33 min	25-45 min	24-36 min		N/A	27-44 min	27-44 min	29-40 min	30 min
Steam cooking			✅	✅	✅			✅		✅	✅	✅
Slow cooking	✅		✅	✅	✅	✅	✅			✅
Sushi rice		✅		✅					✅	✅	✅
Mixed rice	✅		✅	✅	✅	✅				✅	✅	✅
Porridge	✅		✅	✅	✅	✅				✅	✅	✅
Sweet rice					✅					✅	✅
Brown rice	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
GABA brown rice									✅	✅
Multi-grain rice	✅		✅		✅			✅
Jasmine rice		✅	✅						✅	✅		✅
Quinoa		✅	✅	✅				✅	✅			✅
Soups			✅	✅				✅				✅
Curry				✅								✅
Cake	✅	✅	✅	✅					✅		✅	✅
Hot cereals/Oatmeal		✅		✅				✅	✅			✅

BEST VALUE Small Size Multi-functional Japanese Rice Cooker | Toshiba 3 cups TRCS02 Mini Multi-functional Rice Cooker

This rice cooker can cook not only different kinds of rice, soup, and the dishes, but also bake cake too!

The design is sleek and modern and the white color is a safe and neutral color that works well with any kitchen color.

It is the most affordable model but comes with all the standard features such as the delay timer, the keep warm option, and easy to clean option (both inner lid and vent cap are detachable)!

This is the best value multi-functional small Japanese rice cooker!

BEST Small Size Multi-functional Japanese Rice Cooker | Zojirushi NL-BAC05SB Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer

This multi-functional micom rice cooker can not only cook rice but also bake cake and cook quinoa!

The modern and sleek look will complement the sophisticated kitchen design.

This model also comes with the advanced fuzzy logic technology and the triple heater! Simply put, the rice cooker equipped with the fuzzy logic is capable of performing the detailed work that could only be done by human intuition and experience.

It can make fine adjustments to the cooking temperature and heating time to cook perfect rice every time.

2.5 mm thick inner pan keeps the high temperature for a longer period of time.

BEST IH (Induction Heating) Multi-functional Japanese Rice Cooker | Panasonic SR-HZ106

This model is perfect for a family of 4. It is the top-of-the-line rice cooker by Panasonic.

If you are looking for a Made in Japan, multi-functional IH rice cooker, this is the one. It has everything needed to cook the delicious rice, 12 hour timer, top-of-the-liner inner pan, 5 layer IH technology, stylish and compact design. I meant EVERYHING.

The 24 hour timer function is great for a busy household (you can set the timer in the morning and it will be ready by the time you get home!).

BEST Multi-functional Japanese Rice Cookers for Health Conscious Individuals | Toshiba TRSH01

The size 5.5 cups is perfect for family of 4. The timer function and the quick and easy cleaning option are great for a busy household!

This newer model (released in 2021) is for diabetics or health conscious individuals as it comes with a low carb cooking option, can cook brown, mixed grain, quinoa, slow, and oatmeal.

It can remove unhealthy digestive starch by up to 37% and increase healthy resistant starch by up to 34%, tested by the world’s leading CVC verification.

The design is sleek and modern and the white color is a safe and neutral color that works well with any kitchen color.

BEST “Made in Japan” Multi-functional Japanese Rice Cooker | Zojirushi NL-GAC10

This newer model is made in Japan (released in 2021) which comes with Umami setting option – soaks and steams rice longer for enhanced flavor!

It is equipped with the advanced micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology. This model is capable of performing the detailed work that could only be done by human intuition and experience.

It can make fine adjustments to the cooking temperature and heating time to cook perfect rice every time!

Zojirushi rice cookers have amazing reviews and many repeated customers that tells you everything about the quality of their brand.