Best Ceramic Rice Cookers of 2025

"I really appreciate how easy to clean this rice cooker is. It cooks rice consistently every time and is a great size for my small kitchen. Plus, it looks adorable!"

"I love my new slow cooker! It has three temperature settings and a keep warm function that's incredibly handy. It's not too heavy, and cleaning is a breeze. Also, it has a beautiful design!"

"Honestly, I was really disappointed with this rice cooker. The ceramic insert is just a thin coating, and there’s no switch for white or brown rice as advertised. I feel the marketing is misleading, and it didn’t cook my rice properly."

“I love this rice cooker! It's very well made and features a stainless steel bowl instead of coated aluminum. I always rinse the starch off the rice before cooking. I measure the rice and water accurately, and the rice turns out perfectly every time. I have no complaints; it’s truly a great product.”

“This rice maker has become essential for my daily meals. Despite its compact size, it cooks rice quickly and perfectly, making it a reliable and efficient addition to my kitchen.”

“I originally purchased this for my sailboat since I wanted the smallest possible rice cooker with a stainless pot. It does an amazing job with brown rice and quinoa, and I ended up buying a second one for home. The grains come out fluffy and clean-up is easy if you soak it for a bit.”

"I recently upgraded from my old rice cooker. This new one fits perfectly with its clean aesthetic and is very easy to use. It's just for me and my girlfriend, and it makes enough rice for us, plus some leftovers. The non-stick ceramic pot is easy to clean, and the various rice functions are flawless. Overall, it's a great value and feels much nicer than my previous inexpensive pot."

"This rice cooker is fantastic! It consistently makes perfect rice and has multiple settings for different types. The keep-warm function is a game changer, and the non-stick pot makes cleaning a breeze. Plus, its sleek design adds a modern touch to my kitchen. I love that it can handle other grains too, making it a multifunctional addition to my home!"

"I adore my compact rice cooker! It's not just functional, but it also looks great on my counter. Making rice and oatmeal is super simple, and I don't have to keep an eye on it while it cooks. The easy cleanup is a huge plus for me, and I use the keep warm feature often. It really helps with both rice and steel-cut oats!"

"I purchased this unit to make black garlic, and the results were spectacular. It also kept my honey nut squash bisque warm during a potluck. While I didn't make the bisque in the cooker, it was perfect for warming it up. Now, I'm excited to try making rice!"

"This is my fourth Aroma product. I find it to be an affordable and reliable appliance for cooking, steaming, and slow cooking."

"I typically don’t write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. I'm quite bad at cooking rice, and feeding a family of six is challenging. This rice cooker is fantastic and I regret not buying it sooner. It’s so convenient to set the rice and focus on other dishes. The rice comes out fluffy and there’s no burning at the bottom of the pot. I've also made beef stew and chili with great results!"

"I have to admit my background influences my cooking style. Growing up, I never rinsed my rice until I stumbled upon a TikTok that changed my approach. After five years of making sushi with my old rice cooker, I decided to upgrade to this amazing ceramic cooker. My husband noticed the difference immediately! I love how my sushi turns out now—the wild rice is softer and more flavorful. I'm excited to experiment with new recipes!"

"I’ve owned my Aroma rice cooker for a decade, and it was time for a new one. I found this model on Amazon and fell in love with its color and sleek design. It fits perfectly under my kitchen cabinets and cooks rice to restaurant quality—even my husband, who usually avoids rice, can't get enough! The multifunctional features are impressive. I do wish the inner pot was stainless steel, though, as cleaning the lid can be a bit tricky."

"I’m thrilled with my clay rice pot! We eat rice daily, and it’s comforting to know we’re not cooking with toxic aluminum. The process is straightforward—just a touch of two buttons, and I get perfect rice every time. I love the aesthetics of the pot, too!"

"I was in search of a small rice cooker that packed a punch in cooking quality. This model serves up to 3 cups, which is perfect for my needs as I only cook for 2 people. The instructions are straightforward, and the rice-to-water ratio is clearly marked. Its shape is a bit oblong, which could pose a minor storage challenge. However, cleaning is super easy, and it features a steamer basket for cooking veggies simultaneously. Overall, I absolutely love it!"

"As a college student, I really wish I had this rice cooker sooner. I've been using a hot pot for the last two years, and it was quite a hassle. This rice cooker offers exceptional functionality for an amazing price. I've tested it extensively and can confirm it cooks perfect rice every time. The fuzzy logic feature helps eliminate variability, and I can prepare other dishes like soups and stews easily. The 24-hour timer is a game changer for my busy schedule!"

"I can’t express how much I adore this rice cooker! It's one of my top kitchen gadgets. It cooks rice flawlessly and is also excellent for steaming buns or dumplings. I’ve used it three days straight, and each time, the rice was perfect, cooked in just 13 minutes. I rarely write reviews, but this product deserves recognition. I’m thrilled with my purchase!"

"As a decent cook, I've struggled with perfect rice until I got this machine. It's incredibly simple to use—just add rice and water, press a button, and wait for it to beep. The rice comes out perfect every single time!"

"I tried the brown rice mode with cracked freekah, using a one-to-two ratio of grain to water. I was thrilled that the freekah turned out perfectly cooked, with well-separated grains. I also experimented with steel-cut oats and they turned out fantastic!"

"This is my first rice cooker, and after a couple of weeks, I can say that I appreciate the absence of Teflon. Cleaning is a breeze—I just wipe it down with a wet sponge!"

"I really enjoy this rice cooker. No aluminum parts in the cooking areas makes it easy to clean by hand. I wish the cord was a bit longer to avoid steam damaging my cabinets. However, the cooking pot’s handles are a great feature for easy removal, and the detailed manual includes some nice recipes. I've made long grain rice and steel cut oatmeal so far, and it all turned out well!"

"As someone from a Persian background with a Korean girlfriend, we had two rice cookers before, but this one is our go-to now. It's incredibly easy to use and clean, and the ceramic inner pot ensures perfect heat distribution. The rice comes out beautifully, especially the tadig. It's a set-it-and-forget-it device that looks great on the counter too!"

"I love this rice cooker! Prioritizing non-toxic cookware was important to me, and this cooker delivers. The rice stays warm without becoming hard or mushy, resulting in perfect rice every time."

"This rice cooker is wonderful! I've cooked rice, chicken with vegetables, and even steel cut oats, all turning out perfectly cooked and delicious. The ceramic pot is a huge plus—it's easy to clean and doesn't scratch easily."

"I was thrilled to find this ceramic inner pot rice cooker after my old one started pilling. It’s the perfect size for my family of three. I followed the instructions, and I appreciated how easy the buttons are to use. While it's slower than my previous model, the rice came out perfectly. I do wish it had a quick cooking option, but overall, I’m satisfied."

"I was really looking forward to using this rice cooker because of the ceramic pot, which I believe is safer for my family. However, it lacks a timer and doesn't turn off automatically, which means I have to keep checking it. While the rice doesn’t taste as great as what my old cooker made, I decided to keep it mainly for the ceramic pot."

"I had to return it because it was very small, but it looked very sturdy."

"After researching many options, I found this rice cooker. It has a sleek design and a ceramic bowl that gives me peace of mind. The low carb tray works fantastically, and I'm really pleased with its quality and how well it cooks rice."

"This is a beautiful piece of equipment, but I was disappointed that it is not as big as implied. The 8 cups cooked claim is misleading. I love my other GreenPan products, but sadly, this one is going back."