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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 193 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Zest 20 Cup Rice and Grain Cooker for its ease of use and ability to consistently produce perfectly cooked rice. Many appreciate the cooker's size and the affordable price point. While some users noted longer cooking times for certain grains, the overall positive feedback highlights its strong performance and generous capacity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a Charm!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy using this new rice cooker. Cooks well! Rice is cooked to perfection I think.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new rice cooker, cook rice super faster and more

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Drgshnhf vmi hgfgg

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy using this new rice cooker. Cooks well! Rice is cook super fast...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase, used once a week.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one of the best rice cookers. I even bought one for the father. Good price point. It has different buttons for different styles of rice: White, multi grain, Bulgar etc... Very easy to use and good quality. I use it at least once a week. You can steam in it if you want to, but don't get this confused with a pressure cooker Instapot. This different and well worth it. Plus it is light. Good device for college dorm as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little cooker!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this cooker. It serves its purpose well. So far I have cooked white rice, brown rice, steel cut oats, and steamed veggies in steamer tray. Worth the buy in my opinion. I hand wash the container, and wipe down cooker with a cloth. If you follow directions you can't mess up anything. Plus you can always hit the internet and google how to cook in the Instant Zest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for large Family/gathering

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for large Family gatherings. Easy to use, transport and automatic shut off after being on for a few hours. So no need to worry about burnt rice. I haven't tried the other features, but I'm sure it'll cook just as well. I have a 3 cup, that I use daily and it works fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rice quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great rice cooker! Been using it multiple times a week for the past fewf months. Cooks rice perfectly every time. It's bigger than I thought it would be which is fine. The smallest batch I've cooked was 1 cup of uncooked rice and it still came out great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super nonstick! Perfect rice every time!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a Cuban, I cook rice everyday sometimes twice a day! The instant rice cooker has changed the way I cook rice completely. Quicker, simpler, and better than any other hands down!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this. So easy to use. And makes my rice perfectly! And it was so cheap considering I used my points to pay for half of it. Most rice cookers are way more expensive. But for the price, it makes great rice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Rice Cooker

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re looking to save space and still have plenty of quantity check out this little rice cooker from instant. I really like how small it is and how quickly it gets the job done. Easy to use and easy to clean as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Cooking time

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rice cooker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only use it for cooking rice. It does much better when rice washed first and then when using more than 1 and 1/2 cups of rice. Have used it for white rice only.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rice quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this when our first rice cooker finally died. Does what it's intended for, cooks rice, only it's so much bigger. Very happy with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good rice cooker!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is very good rice cooker with much lower price compare to the traditional rice cooker that is made in Japan. This cost 3 times less and works just as it should.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for the money!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can't believe I spent so much money on those Japanese cookers and they ended up broken after a couple of years anyway! This one is 1/5 the price but does a great job!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rice Cooker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and durable. I have used many other rice cookers in the past, but this one out performs all others. Definitely would recommend this to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rice quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Cooking time

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy with the purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cooked, basmati rice, brown rice and quinoa, cooks perfect. Only complaint is with brown rice it does gets messy ,water collects on the edge , if I keep less water then it doesn't cook. Overall happy with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great ! Highly recommend! Decent price too. Good for those looking for a a rice cooker or an insta pot . Perfect rice every time .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great rice cooker purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent rice cooker. It makes great rice each time. It is easy to clean and I like that it can cook up to 20 cups.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rice cooker

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this rice cooker 2 times a day and its so easy my 11 year old can make rice! Easy to clean and cook’s perfectly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always the best

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have so many rice cookers from Best Buy because first off, I love rice cookers. Secondly, I give rice cookers as a gift to my friends and families. Third, I love shopping ....lol and lastly, I catch them on sale at BestBuy and buy them along with geek squad protection. Over the years, they have always helped me with all type of cookings. The pre setting programs have helped me made cooking easier. I also love the fact that I can modify the program timer to my desired liking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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