Rice And Shine: 13 Best Rice Cookers For Steamed Meals

We can’t live without rice! As a main staple in most of our diets, rice is definitely a huge part of our everyday meals. As such, it is essential for every household to choose a good rice cooker so that the rice can be cooked or steamed to perfection. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Read on to find out our rundown of the best rice cookers in Singapore in 2024. 

Overview of the best rice cookers in Singapore (2024)

Type	Rice Cooker	Dimensions	Capacity	Price
Standard	Philips Rice Cooker Nasi Premium HD3138/62	32.7 x 32.5 x 33cm	2L	$95
	Cornell Jar Rice Cooker	21.5 x 22.9 x 23.5cm	1.0L or 1.8L	$39.90 – $44.90
	Sencor Rice Cooker	31 x 26.8 x 26.5cm	1.8L	$31.90
	PowerPac Rice Cooker PPRC31/PPRC32	23.8 x 23.8 x 26.6cm or 28.5 x 28.5 x 31.7cm	1.0L or 1.8L	$45.90 – $49.90
Multifunction	Bear Digital Multifunction Rice Cooker	23.3 x 27 x 19.7cm	2.0L	$54.90
	Russell Taylors Fuzzy Logic Smart Rice Cooker	28 x 28 x 28cm	1.8L	$49.99
Induction heating	Tefal Induction Rice Cooker RK6041	–	0.7L	$59.90
	Tiger Rice Cooker JKT-D10S	25 x 35.4 x 21.3cm or 28.8 x 38.6 x 25cm	1L or 1.8L	$580
	Toshiba Rice Cooker RC-18IRPS	29 x 28 x 37cm	1.8L	$289
Mini	Sona Rice Cooker SRC2613	27.5 x 27.9 x 27.9cm	0.63L	$49.90
	Toyomi 0.8L Rice Cooker RC 2090LC	21 x 22 x 22cm	0.8L	$95
	Iona Mini Rice Cooker GLRC031	16 x 14 x 17cm	0.3L	$35.80
	Tefal Mechanical Mini Rice Cooker RK1721	15.9 x 20.25 x 12.5cm	0.4L	$59.90

Best rice cookers in Singapore (2024): Standard

1. Philips Rice Cooker Nasi Premium HD3138/62

Having been around since 1891, Philips has definitely made its mark as a top global household appliances brand. Their Philips Rice Cooker HD3138/62 (available on Philips Certified Store) is proof of that, with its five-layer Bakuhanseki coated inner pot that ensures your pot lasts longer and is easier to clean. This Philips Rice Cooker also has a whopping capacity of 2L, which means that it can serve up to 14 people. It also has a smart 3D heating system that cooks rice from all directions, delivering great tasting rice grain by grain. Psst, this purchase comes with a free measuring cup, rice scoop, and plastic steam tray – score!

• Dimensions: 32.7 x 32.5 x 33cm
• Capacity: 2L
• Warranty: 24 months
• Additional feature(s): Keep Warm Function, Non-stick Coating, Water level indicator, Smart 3D heating

2. Cornell Jar Rice Cooker

Excelling in keeping your rice steamed and warm, the Cornell Jar Rice Cooker (available on Cornell Singapore Official Store) is definitely another one of the best rice cookers in Singapore in 2024. It comes in two different sizes (1.0L and 1.8L), so you can choose the one that’s the most suitable to feed your entire family. But what we love most about this Cornell rice cooker is its ‘cool and keep warm’ function. This allows your rice to be kept warm after cooking even if you don’t intend to eat right away – great if you’ve got a family member who always comes home late for dinner! 

• Dimensions: 21.5 x 22.9 x 23.5cm
• Weight: 1.66kg
• Capacity: 1.8L
• Warranty: 12 months
• Additional feature(s): Cook & Keep Warm function, Non-stick inner pot

3. Sencor Rice Cooker

Don’t be fooled – this Sencor Rice Cooker (available on Sencor Shopee Official Store) might look like a cooking pot, but it is actually one of the best rice cookers in Singapore you can buy in 2024. A notable feature is its practical handles on both sides which makes transporting the rice cooker to the dining table for meals a whole lot easier. Additionally, this Sencor rice cooker is equipped with a triple safety system that has protection against overheating, water boiling, and automatic shut off.

• Dimensions: 31 x 26.8 x 26.5cm
• Weight: 2.3 kg
• Capacity: 1.8L
• Warranty: 12 months
• Additional feature(s): Non-stick Coating

4. PowerPac Rice Cooker PPRC31/PPRC32

PowerPac is no stranger when it comes to producing the best quality home appliances. After all, it is an established winner of the Singapore Prestige Brand Award, given out by the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises and Lianhe Zaobao. As such, the PowerPac Rice Cooker PPRC31/PPRC32 (available on PowerPac Official Store) is surely one of the best rice cookers to get in Singapore in 2024 too. Featuring a food-grade stainless steel inner pot, rest assured that this PowerPac rice cooker can handle screaming-hot temperatures.  

• Dimensions: 23.8 x 23.8 x 26.6cm or 28.5 x 28.5 x 31.7cm
• Weight: 2kg or 3kg
• Capacity: 1.0L or 1.8L
• Additional feature(s): Food grade stainless steel inner pot

Best rice cookers in Singapore (2024): Multifunctional

5. Bear Digital Multifunction Rice Cooker 

While it is more commonly known for its steamboat pots and  electric grills, appliance brand Bear offers some of the best rice cookers in Singapore in 2024too! Take for instance this Bear Digital Multifunction Rice Cooker (available on Bear Official Store) that comes with eight smart menus. This means that you can make your own seafood congee and chicken soup with the touch of just one button! Recommended for a family of four, this Bear rice cooker also has an anti-scalding handle that makes it easy to carry around. 

• Dimensions: ‎23.3 x 27 x 19.7cm
• Capacity: 2.0L 
• Warranty: 24 months

6. Russell Taylors Fuzzy Logic Smart Rice Cooker

When it comes to the best multifunctional rice cookers in Singapore in 2024, the Russell Taylors Fuzzy Logic Smart Rice Cooker (available on Russell Taylors Singapore) is almost second to none! Its main feature is its Fuzzy Logic Smart artificial intelligence that provides automated optimization in precise heating and timing. All this can be checked from the stunning digital LED display of this Russell Taylors rice cooker. Brown rice lovers would be glad to know that there is a pre-programmed setting for that, along with other options for cooking soup and beans too.

• Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 28cm 
• Capacity: 1.8L
• Warranty: 12 months
• Additional feature(s): Aluminium Inner Pot, Fast Cooking, Keep Warm Function

Best rice cookers in Singapore (2024): Induction

7. Tefal Induction Rice Cooker RK6041 

We can’t have a list of the best rice cookers in Singapore in 2024 without mentioning the ones that use heat induction technology for a better cooking performance. If you’re skeptical about its results, let the Tefal Induction Rice Cooker RK6041 (available on Tefal Official Store) prove you wrong. Featuring a fuzzy logic artificial intelligence, it achieves optimum cooking performance by providing automatic adjustment on the cooking time and temperature. Thanks to its compact size, this Tefal rice cooker  is the perfect fit for small kitchens!

• Weight: 5.48kg
• Capacity: 0.7L
• Warranty: 24 months

8. Tiger Rice Cooker JKT-D10S

Other than automobiles, Japan is a country that is famous for producing consumer appliances like rice cookers too! That’s why it’s always good to rely on a Japanese rice cooker like this Tiger Rice Cooker JKT-D10S (available on Heap Seng Group Official Store) that is made of a ceramic inner pot. While it is slightly pricey, we can assure you that it is worth every buck because its induction heating function effectively draws out the natural sweetness and delicious flavour of rice. Moreover, this Tiger rice cooker is easy to clean as it comes with an embossed frame which makes the leftover sticky rice come off easily! 

• Dimensions: 25 x 35.4 x 21.3cm or 28.8 x 38.6 x 25cm
• Weight: 4kg or 5kg
• Capacity: 1L or 1.8L
• Warranty: 12 months
• Additional feature(s): Detachable Steam Vent, Easy Clean Design, Fast Cooking, Keep Warm Function, Pre-set Timer

9. Toshiba Rice Cooker RC-18IRPS

When it comes to the best induction heating rice cookers in Singapore in 2024, nothing quite rivals one from a renowned Japanese rice cooker brand like Toshiba. In particular, we recommend the Toshiba Rice Cooker RC-18IRPS (available on Heap Seng Group Official Store) which comes with a sugar-removing basket. This ensures that the unhealthy digestive starch from the rice is isolated into the water at the precise temperature while still retaining the essential nutrients. What’s more, this Toshiba rice cooker has 17 pre-programmed menus for a wider meal versatility!

• Dimensions: 29 x 28 x 37cm
• Weight: 6.5kg
• Capacity: 1.8L
• Warranty: 12 months
• Additional feature(s): Detachable Steam Vent, Fast Cooking, Keep Warm Function, Porridge, Pre-set Timer

Best rice cookers in Singapore (2024): Mini

10. Sona Rice Cooker SRC2613

This Sona Rice Cooker SRC2613 (available on Sona_Official_Store) immediately caught our eye as it resembles a little pig – how cute! But beyond its aesthetics, it has also proven to be one of the best mini rice cookers in Singapore 2024. At just 2kg, it can easily be carried around for travels and picnics. And as with most SONA rice cookers, it has indicator lights to let you know when your rice is cooked! Better still, this Japanese rice cooker has a detachable inner lid for easy washing – no more spending hours trying to scrub leftover sticky rice off!

• Dimensions: 27.5 x 27.9 x 27.9cm
• Weight: 2kg
• Capacity: 0.63L
• Warranty: 36 months
• Additional feature(s): Easy Clean Design, Fast Cooking, Keep Warm Function, Non-stick Coating

11. Toyomi 0.8L Rice Cooker RC 2090LC

Another frontrunner on our list of best mini rice cookers in Singapore in 2024 has got to be this Toyomi 0.8L Rice Cooker RC 2090LC (available on Toyomi Singapore Official Store). Unlike most rice cookers on the market, it’s much more compact and sleek! Full-white and with a wood-rimmed lid, this Toyomi rice cooker is minimalistic when it comes to design. Even the buttons have been replaced by a white LED touch panel that blends right into the lid. But while this Toyomi rice cooker might be smaller, don’t underestimate its features! Not only has it been equipped with low carb technology, you can also use its Instant Heat Function to stir-fry or reheat your food anytime! With its portability and versatility, this Toyomi rice cooker is therefore also a must-have for university students living on campus – talk about fuss-free suppers!

• Dimensions: 21 x 22 x 22cm 
• Weight: 2.6kg
• Capacity: 0.8L
• Warranty: 12 months

12. Iona Mini Rice Cooker GLRC031

Looking for a mini rice cooker to double up as a lunchbox or use in the office? Then this Iona Mini Rice Cooker GLRC031 (available on Iona Official Store) should be right up your alley! Portable and versatile, it definitely hits the mark of one of the best rice cookers in Singapore in 2024 that you should get. At a mere 1.5kg with a two-cup rice capacity (0.3L), this Iona rice cooker is the perfect appliance for individuals to use. All you have to do is put your food in, press ‘start’ and you’ll have it ready in no time! It’s also extremely compact, taking up as much space as a tissue box to provide you with some hearty carbs even when you’re crunching deadlines!

• Dimensions: 16 x 14 x 17cm
• Weight: 1.5kg
• Capacity: 0.3L
• Warranty: 12 months
• Additional feature(s): Easy Clean Design, Fast Cooking, Non-stick Coating

13. Tefal Mechanical Mini Rice Cooker RK1721

For those who live alone and are looking for a compact rice cooker with the most essential functions, check out the Tefal Mechanical Mini Rice Cooker RK1721 (available on Tefal Official Store). Shaped like a mini ice box, this Tefal Rice Cooker RK1721 has a 0.4L capacity, which means that it can cook up to two cups of rice – ideal for those who prefer smaller rice portions. The four-layer non-stick cooking pot also makes this Tefal rice cooker convenient to clean. Coupled with the removable cord and removable inner lid, this is one of the best mini rice cookers to get in Singapore in 2024!

• Dimensions: 15.9 x 20.25 x 12.5cm
• Weight: 2kg
• Capacity: 0.4L
• Warranty: 24 months

What are the different types of rice cookers?

While the rice cooker is a relatively simple kitchen appliance, it can be hard to navigate the wide variety of rice cooker brands and sizes available. Essentially, there are four main types of rice cookers: 

• Standard Rice Cooker

Standard rice cookers have one main purpose: to cook rice. They are simple to operate and are usually the more affordable options on the market. Most work off a combination of direct heating and thermal convection, where the thermal sensor in the rice cooker can detect when all the water in it has been absorbed. Once this happens, the sensor then shuts off the cooking cycle. 

• Multifunctional Rice Cooker

If you are looking to cook other varieties of rice such as sushi rice and rice porridge, then multifunctional rice cookers would be your best bet. These rice cookers feature digital displays with built-in countdown timers and delay settings. Some also come with added functions such as extended warming times and reheat cycles.

• Induction Heating Rice Cooker

Unlike standard rice cookers which use a thermal convection, induction heating rice cookers produce a magnetic field that heats up the cooking pot quickly when contact is made. This creates a more constant heat so it makes better rice consistently. Most of these induction heating rice cookers originate from Japan, which explains their hefty price tag. Despite that, they are still a popular buy among new homeowners.

• Mini Rice Cooker

As its name suggests, mini rice cookers are rice cookers that are smaller in size with a smaller volume capacity as well. But that doesn’t mean they are of lesser value. Mini rice cookers are great for small kitchens with less tabletop space. They can also be used on travels if you want a quick homemade meal loaded with carbs.

How do I choose a rice cooker?

A rice cooker can contribute to the overall outcome of your dishes. So if you want to always have the best dining experience with your loved ones, here are some things to take note of when choosing the best rice cooker in Singapore:

• Family size

Rice cookers come in standard three-cup, five-cup, or 10-cup sizes, so you should choose one after considering the size of your household. Small families of less than three people should get a 3-cup capacity cooker, while bigger households can consider getting a bigger sized one. 

• Use

If you’re looking to just cook rice, then a standard rice cooker works just fine since all you have to do is add rice and water and let the appliance do the rest. On the other hand, if you’re intending to make slow-cooked soups or steamed vegetables, a multifunctional rice cooker might be better for you.

• Design

If you have a small kitchen, you should look out for a rice cooker that is space saving and compact enough to fit on your tabletop. It would be a bonus to have an aesthetically pleasing rice cooker or one that comes with a stylish composition.

• Pot material 

A good rice cooker should last you a few years and withstand the test of time. This is dependent on the material of the cooker’s inner pots. We recommend aluminum and stainless steel cooking pots which are known for their durability.  

• Maintenance 

You’d ideally want a rice cooker that is easy to maintain. For easy washing, get one that comes with detachable inner pots or a non-stick inner pot to further simplify the cleaning process. In particular, ceramic pots are easy to clean and are completely safe, proving to be a great non-stick option.

• Cost

A standard rice cooker that offers the basic functions of cooking rice and keeping it warm should cost below $100. But if you’re willing to spend more on a high-end rice cooker that has other functions, it will certainly be a worthwhile investment for your household too. 

Yummy meals await with the best rice cookers in Singapore 

Being so simple to use, these best rice cookers in Singapore in 2024 will definitely be your best friend, whether you’re preparing lunch or dinner (or even supper)! If you’re looking for other kitchen appliances, be sure to go through our curated list of best multi cookers for scrumptious one pot wonders. You can also check out the best waffle makers and best toasters in Singapore to make breakfast a more hearty affair! 

This article was updated on 27 February 2024. Additional research was done by Ong Tze Kym.