AROMA® Rice Cooker, 8-Cup (Uncooked) / 16-Cup (Cooked), Pot-Style Rice Cooker and Soup Warmer with One-Touch Control, 4 Qt, White, ARC-368NG

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)The Aroma Housewares ARC-360-NGP Pot-Style Rice Cooker & Food Steamer has become an indispensable appliance in my kitchen. Its convenience and ease of use have transformed my daily cooking routine. Here's why I absolutely love it:Effortless Operation: ★★★★★ (5/5)This rice cooker and food steamer couldn't be easier to use. With simple controls, it consistently delivers perfectly cooked rice and steamed dishes, saving me time and effort.Generous Capacity: ★★★★★ (5/5)The 20-cup capacity of this appliance is a game-changer, especially when preparing meals for larger gatherings or batch cooking for the week. It offers plenty of room to cook rice and steam vegetables simultaneously.Versatile Cooking: ★★★★★ (5/5)The versatility of this appliance extends beyond rice. It excels at steaming vegetables, seafood, and even cooking grains like quinoa. This flexibility adds variety to my meals.Efficient Steaming: ★★★★★ (5/5)The food steaming feature is efficient and consistent, ensuring that my vegetables come out perfectly tender and flavorful every time.Keep Warm Function: ★★★★★ (5/5)The keep warm function is a thoughtful addition. It maintains the temperature of the cooked food, allowing flexibility in meal planning without worrying about cold dishes.Easy to Clean: ★★★★★ (5/5)Cleaning is a breeze with this appliance. The non-stick inner pot and removable steam tray are easy to clean, saving time on post-cooking cleanup.Value for Money: ★★★★★ (5/5)Considering its ease of operation, generous capacity, versatility, efficient steaming, keep warm function, and overall convenience, the Aroma Housewares ARC-360-NGP Pot-Style Rice Cooker & Food Steamer offers exceptional value for money. It's a 5-star kitchen companion that simplifies meal preparation.In conclusion, the Aroma Housewares ARC-360-NGP Pot-Style Rice Cooker & Food Steamer has truly enhanced my daily cooking experience. Its user-friendly design, versatility, and time-saving capabilities make it a kitchen essential. Whether you're a seasoned cook or someone new to meal preparation, this appliance streamlines the process and ensures consistently delicious results. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for convenience and quality in their daily cooking routine.

This is my step up from a previous Aroma Rice Cooker. I was working with a Aroma four cup rice cooker that I bought in 2012. It lasted me until January 2022 when it no longer would heat up when plugged in. I’m for ten years I had no issues so I knew exactly what brand to look for when trying to find a replacement.I realized that there are A LOT more rice cookers on the market than I could have imagined. Technology has given these appliances a multitude of features…useless features. A rice cooker is exactly that a device that cooks rice. In spirit of finding something simple, basic, and user-friendly I stayed loyal to Aroma and went with their 20-cup rice cooker.First off, the price cannot be beat anywhere else - whether in store or online for this particular model. Amazon offered me the lowest price at the time. At first I was hesitant to go from a 4-cup to a 20-cup, but then I thought about handful of times (though maybe once or twice a year) some guests had to wait on rice to be cooked two or three additional times just enjoy my Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or my husband’s Crawfish Etouffee. Then I worried about the size and how space am I going to lose because of this bulky thing. Truth is, I store it in the exact same place as I did the 4-cup Aroma rice cooker as it does not take up much more space than the smaller one. That was a huge plus. The most rice I have cooked so far in the last five months of owning it is six cups and it cooked perfectly with plenty of room in there for more. I almost always use my rice cooker to cook jasmine rice, at least twice a week, and the Aroma rice cooker has given me fluffy, sticky (not to the pan) fully cooked rice every time.I am confident taking a chance on this larger rice cooker was well worth it. It has proven its worth to me in every use. Just add rice and water and plug it in and it does the rest. As for cleaning, I use a sponge and mild dish soap and wipe it down with ease. I am very happy with my Aroma 20-cup Rice Cooker. It may not have all the bells and whistles, but if you are looking for a reliable and affordable appliance to give you delicious cooked rice every time— this is what you are looking for, this is the one for you.

I now have an induction range and I hate it. I can only use magnetic cookware. I was struggling to find a rice pot that was just the right size and feel. My housekeeper suggested this and it’s great. So simple to use, it’s hard to mess up your rice. It cooks fast and frees up a burner if needed. Easy to clean and small enough to store in small places. I have yet to try other foods. Very pleased!

This is old reliable. I've used it my whole non-working life when making meals with rice.When you grow up and start to work and make money, buy a smart-rice-cooker though.The smart-rice-cookers keeps warm for days...cooks rice more evenly.....will last longer and has smart settings for different types of rice.I can still see some applications to use the Aroma though.Applications to use this:1) Picnic (lots of rice needed)2) Use to cook non-rice items3) Do not have the money for a more expensive rice cooker.It is good for the price and what it is. I see the bowl always tends to erode with time though, which is not optimal - Make sure to buy a new one of these every few years if the bowl starts to erode.

Only received today so will update review once we use it for awhile.