Top 10 GABA Rice Cookers
for October 2023

The Cuckoo CRP-P0609S is a super-simple, powerful, and affordable rice cooker that does everything we need it to. It has 6 cups (about 2.5 quarts) of capacity, which is more than enough for two people. It has 12 menu options, including pressure cook, GABA rice, brown rice, white rice, porridge, nurung ji, and more, so you can easily make a variety of different meals. It has a 30-minute timer, which is perfect for short or quick meals, and it has an automatic cook function, which automatically adjusts the pressure for perfectly cooked rice every time. It also has a reheat function that's optimized for leftovers. The cooker has a 10-minute delay timer, so you can set it and forget it. And it features Fuzzy Logic technology, which automatically senses changes in temperature, pressure, and time and adjusts its temperature and pressure accordingly for perfectly cooked rice every time. The cooker is easy to clean, has a non-slip base, and is light enough to be easily portable. Overall, the Cuckoo CRP-P0609S is a solid choice for anyone who wants to make a nice healthy meal at home.

Cook better rice in less time with the Cuckoo CRP-PK1001S. Whether you want to make rice, quinoa, or scorched rice, the CRP-PK1001S is an easy-to-use rice cooker that is perfect for beginners, thanks to its simple touch controls and user-friendly interface. By using a combination of pressure cooking and gentle steaming, the CRP-PK1001S produces rice that's fluffy and light, with plenty of flavor. It also has a few nice extra features, such as an automatic keep warm function (which is great for leftover rice and grains), and a voice guide that continually tells you which menu option you're in. The cooker's pressure release is gentle and quiet, and its 10-cup capacity is generous enough to cook for a family or serve a crowd. While it's not as sleek and modern-looking as some of the competitors, the CRP-PK1001S is well-built and feels sturdy enough to withstand daily use. However, the cooker's pressure release button is a bit small, so you'll have to twist it slightly to release pressure. And, although the CRP-PK1001S has an overheating alarm, it didn't beep until my rice was cooked, so there wasn't any warning about danger until the rice was cooked.

The CUCKOO CRP-P1009SW is a feature-rich, high-performance pressure cooker. It's well-designed and easy to use, and it's packed with safety features. The CUCKOO comes with 12 built-in programs, including 2 settings for brown rice, 2 settings for mixed rice, 1 setting for GABA rice, 1 setting for porridge, 1 setting for nurung ji, 1 setting for steam, and 1 setting for delay start. It also has 1 manual setting and 1 temperature setting. The cooker has a 6-liter capacity, and its maximum pressure is 10.5 PSI. It produces quick, even, and perfectly cooked rice every time, and it retains more vitamins and nutrients (and tastes better) than cooking rice in plain water. The cooker's keep-warm function keeps cooked rice warm for up to 24 hours. The cooker's auto-clean function cleans the nonstick surface after each use. The cooker's LED display panel is easy to read, and it's intuitive to use. The cooker's pressure release is gentle and audible. The cooker's lid has a non-slip rubber handle, and its clear window makes it easy to monitor the cooking process. The cooker's nonstick surface cleans easily, and it doesn't get scratched or stained. The cooker is easy to use, and it produces perfectly cooked rice. The cooker is well-made, durable, and well-designed. CUCKOO makes high-quality kitchen appliances, and the CUCKOO CRP-P1009SW is a top performer.

This Panasonic 5-cup rice cooker does an excellent job of cooking rice, whether it's brown rice, white rice, or other types of short grain rice. It has 13 pre-programmed cooking settings, and we chose the white rice option, which took about 45 minutes. The cooking cycle is consistent, and the unit has easy-to-use controls and a digital display. The brown rice and porridge settings take longer to cook, but each unit comes with its own rice measuring cup, so it's easy to portion out the right amount of rice. The rice cooker's built-in taste catcher extracts the flavors of the rice, and the unit's 7-layer inner cooking pan ensures even cooking. The rice cooker also has several additional cooking features, including an umami-enhancing taste catcher, a power-save feature, an idle-time protection function, and an auto shut-off function. The unit is easy to clean, and it's quiet and easy to operate. The Panasonic 5-cup rice cooker has a generous 1.0-liter capacity, and it can cook up to 5 cups (or 1.0 kilogram) of rice at a time.

This rice cooker is the right choice for cooks who require multiple menu options and a wide range of cooking options. The Cuckoo CR-0632F was our top pick because it offers the widest range of functions, including a multi-cook function that cooks every grain from quinoa to oatmeal. It also has a rewarm function that is perfect for warming leftovers. The rice cooker has 9 menu options to choose from, and there's a special brown rice option that is perfect for sushi and other Asian dishes. The rice cooker's nonstick inner pot was easy to clean, and it has a detachable inner lid in case you need to remove it occasionally. The rice cooker also has a convenient water drainage tray, which makes it easier to clean up any spills. The Cuckoo CR-0632F also features an automatic shutoff feature, which turns the rice cooker off after cooking is complete. The Cuckoo CR-0632F also features a premium design with a convenient white/grey color scheme. This rice cooker is the right choice for cooks who love to cook Asian dishes or who require multiple menu options and fast cooking.

The Cuckoo CRP-RT0609FB is the king of rice cookers and, in our experience, the best overall option. It produces consistently delicious, perfectly cooked rice, whether you're cooking rice on the stove or using pressure cooking. The digital display makes it easy to adjust the settings, and the machine's keep-warm function keeps your rice warm until you're ready to serve it. The CRP-RT0609FB is big enough for 6 cups (or up to 8 cups when using the included steamer basket) and cooks rice in about 15 minutes. It comes with two rice measuring cups, a rice scoop, a rice paddle, and a food steamer basket, which it uses to make steamed meals like dumplings and dumplings. The included rice paddle is too thick for stirring, so if you prefer a thinner paddle, you'll have to buy one separately. The CRP-RT0609FB is a bit more expensive than our other top picks, but we think it's well worth the investment.

The Zojirushi NS-LAC05XT Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer is the Swiss Army knife of rice cookers, and it's our top pick, not only for its versatility, but also for its combination of price and performance. This cooker is perfect for a one- or two-cook family, and it's more versatile than most. It can make sushi, porridge, brown rice, and even quick rice, and there are several cooking functions, including white rice, porridge, brown, and quick cooking. The Micom control panel is easy to read, and it has a delayed timer with two settings, so you can set it and forget it. A convenient retractable power cord makes storage simple.

The Cuckoo CR-0675F is a durable, well-designed, easy-to-use, and fairly affordable rice cooker. Its 6-Cup capacity makes it suitable for most households, and the nonstick inner pot makes cleanup easy. The CR-0675F's selection of menu options is limited compared to other models we tested, but it's more than adequate for most households. The touch-control display isn't as intuitive as other units, and the menu lists are a little long, but the overall user experience is decent. The CR-0675F does have a 30-minute timer, but it's somewhat inconsistent in terms of accuracy, and the rice doesn't keep cooking past the timer's chosen end time. The CR-0675F also doesn't feature a built-in slow cooker. But overall, the CR-0675F is a reliable, easy-to-use, and relatively affordable rice cooker.

The Zojirushi NP-GBC05XT is a well-designed, versatile rice cooker and warmer that will appeal to cooks interested in experimenting with different rice varieties. The NP-GBC05XT, which has the same design and buttons as the NP-BGC10XT, is a step up from the NP-BGC10XT, which is less expensive, but lacks a clear glass lid. The NP-GBC05XT has a clear lid, which makes it easy to see when the rice is finished cooking, and it has a carry handle, instead of a glass lid that is attached to the cooker. The NP-GBC05XT offers several menu settings, including brown, GABA brown, rinse-free and quick cooking. The brown setting produces rice that is softer than white rice, which some people prefer. The GABA brown setting produces rice with a slightly nutty flavor, which some people prefer. The rinse-free setting produces rice that does not require rinsing, which some people prefer. The quick cooking setting produces rice that is ready to eat in about 10 minutes. The NP-GBC05XT also has automatic keep warm settings, which automatically keep the rice at the desired temperature after cooking. The NP-GBC05XT uses induction heating, instead of electric coils, to cook rice. Induction technology heats the cooking pan directly, rather than through induction coils. The NP-GBC05XT has a 3-cup capacity, which is enough for about 4 cups of cooked rice or 2.5 cups of uncooked rice. The 700-watt NP-GBC05XT is powerful enough to cook rice quickly, and it comes with a rice spatula, a spatula holder and a rice measuring cup. The NP-GBC05XT has a 120 volt AC electrical rating, and it comes with a detachable power cord, a rice spatula, a spatula holder and a rice measuring cup. The NP-GBC05XT is easy to clean. The NP-GBC05XT comes with a detachable inner lid, which screws on to the top of the inner cooking pan. The NP-GBC05XT is lightweight, portable and compact. The NP-GBC05XT has a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

If you've been looking for a top-of-the-line rice cooker, the Cuckoo CRP-FA0610FR should be at the top of your list. Our pick for top cooker has features that set it apart, including its two-stage cooking function, which allows it to cook rice at different temperatures, and its Fuzzy Logic technology, which automatically adjusts its temperature and pressure based on the rice being cooked. While our pick for top cooker also has a few downsides, including its steep price tag and its inability to cook rice to perfect softness, both of which are issues we've had with other cookers, it's the best cooker we've tested. For our money, the CUCKOO CRP-FA0610FR is the best rice cooker money can buy.