Bamboo UMAI IH Rice Cooker

Highly recommended.I have been after a rice cooker for a while and opted for the YumAsia Bamboo, as it offered yumami, gaba and 'tahdig' cooking options.The Bamboo is a little on the expensive side but after trying the various programs I am really impressed with the results and I now think it was well worth the extra outlay.....without exaggeration I can say that rice has cooked superbly.The machine is sleek and stylish - the brushed metal finish and funky control panel gives it an ultra modern look.It is simple to use and easy to clean.The follow up email from YumAsia is a really nice touch and gives a sense that the company genuinely cares about customer satisfaction.

Love this. Does everything they say it does. Perfect rice every time. Pricey, but worth every penny if you eat a lot of rice. High quality product.

Literally have no idea how I survived without it. Perfect rice every time. Easy cleaning. Would buy again and again. If you don’t have a smart rice cooker yet, you need one

Brilliant rice cooker and steamer! Haven’t tried out the other functions yet but it is just what we were looking for. It is a more expensive model but worth it, as we have previously been let down by cheaper brands breaking after only a few months. It’s easy to use and clean. The perfect size to cook for a family. Really pleased with this purchase.

First of all, I have to say this machine is fantastic. I know how to cook rice... and so does this machine.The only slight niggles I have are with the user guide and intuitiveness of the functions. More on that in a bit.Looking at some other comments, I have to say that some people need to understand that cooking rice is not a finite art. Every batch of rice can be subtly different. And growing conditions, climate, processing, transportation/handling can all make a huge difference - for example, grains can be broken by poor handling/shipping... converting them into short grain in extreme circumstances. Cooking/soaking times sometimes need to be adjusted for a bad (or particularly good) batch of rice. And rinsing/soaking can make a big difference.The bottom line is... if it's too sticky, reduce the amount of water by 5-10%. If it's not soft enough for you, increase the water a bit. There's no point in complaining and saying the rice is too sticky, saying you're following the guidelines religiously because they are just that... guidelines!In my experience this machine produces perfect rice with some fine (common sense) adjustments. I really cannot fault it. And no... I'm not on their payroll!!!But now down to the niggles....What they don't explain in the manual is that the preset timings are basically the minimum time it takes to produce good/acceptable rice. If you use the timer function, the default time is the time it takes to produce perfect rice. For example, if you choose Gaba rice, the preset will cook it in 145 mins. If you choose Gaba and try to program the end time, the minimum it will allow you is 3.5 hours. This is because Gaba takes 2-3 hours of soaking at 40 deg before cooking to be "perfect". 145 mins total time is just about acceptable... unfortunately they don't explain this in the manual. Similarly, all other rices do benefit from a period of soaking before being cooked. This is not explained in the manual, but if you use the timer rather than the preset, the minimum time it will allow you is for the "perfect" result.Anyway, that's my main gripe. They really would benefit from getting someone in the UK to properly proof read their user guide, but it is actually OK. The only other minor gripes I suppose are that the buttons aren't always intuitive... things like the start/power button not doing what you'd expect, and pressing cancel to start it; and the lack of a countdown timer - OK, timings can only be approximate, but even a vague idea would be better than a constantly spinning circle.But overall I'm very pleased and it does cook rice well and consistently.

Pros:- Looks great on the counter- Cooks rice perfectly- The steamer insert works really well- Zero effort required- Minimal clean-up required- Lots of different modes/uses- Thoughtful details like plastic steamer, and handles on the jobu bowl.- Physical instruction booklet (no PDF or QR code)- The booklet is actually useful and helpful in so many ways!Cons:- Large footprint- Too many modes for what is basically heating grains in water- The machine can't tell you how long the cook will take (but the instruction booklet explains why, and provides guidelines)- Doesn't quite live up to the marketing hypeI've been using this at least once a week for the last three months now. It took me a few tries to get it right initially. Even after figuring out how to get it to make rice the way I want it to; it still hasn't blown my mind or anything.I guess I fell for the marketing hype a little. I thought it was going to make plain white rice taste amazing somehow 😆Don't get me wrong, it reliably makes great rice. But if I'd known that was all it was going to do... I probably would have gone with the Yum Asia Panda instead. The Bamboo is bigger and more expensive.I live alone, and don't eat a tonne of rice, so the Panda may have been a better choice for me. But I was bamboozled by all the options out there (if you'll pardon the pun), so decided to just get the best one I could afford.The Bamboo, with it's fancy Induction Heating, AI Smart Brain technology and extra tasty cooking modes won me over. In its defence, I have so far only used cheap, easy-cook white rice, which has been sitting in my cupboard for months. I'll try it with brown rice and jasmine rice. I'll report back if anything magical happens!As it stands currently though, it's a large, expensive unit. Even the minimum one cup of rice is actually enough to feed two people. It was probably a bad choice for me and my needs.Having said that, I do like this rice cooker! It looks beautiful, it works perfectly, it's easy to clean, and the instruction booklet is actually really useful! It might be a good choice for you.I also think this will replace my slow-cooker. Again, I went too big with the one I bought. The Bamboo though, is a great size for stews and soups etc. So I won't be sending this back.I feel bad leaving a review having only tried two of the many rice cooking options. But it'll be a while before I get to try them all! There are so many! I love the steam basket, and the option to have porridge ready for me in the morning could be a game-changer too!Check out my video and pictures for more detail. If this review helped you make the right decision for you and your needs, then please give it a thumbs up, or something 😉

Love it! So easy to use. Best rice ever…white, basmati, brown, etc. Probably too big for 2 adults (mostly) but the smaller versions didn’t have the same features. I use it at least once a week, usually twice. Easy to clean. Loads of instructions / advice on their site or Reddit

This rice cooker is absolutely amazing. I’ve been cooking rice for over 15 years regularly, and I’ve tried just about every mainstream cooking method you can imagine. This rice cooker (compared to the ninja pressure cooker I had previously), is an absolute blessing to my kitchen. Who’d have thought you could have restaurant quality jasmine rice from the comfort of your own home 😮‍💨👌🏽 to say I love this rice cooker would be an understatement haha, I’ve banged on about it since I first used it and some friends and family have gone ahead and bought the exact same one after tasting my rice. 10/10 for everything.

Grand amateur de riz, j’ai enfin sauté le pas pour ce modèle haut de gamme avec technologie à induction après avoir hésité avec d'autres marques, et je ne regrette absolument pas mon choix !L'appareil en lui-même est magnifique . On sent tout de suite que c'est du matériel robuste et de super qualité. Le bol en céramique est lourd, très épais, et possède des poignées super pratiques pour le sortir sans se brûler.Côté cuisson, c'est le jour et la nuit avec mes anciens cuiseurs classiques. Grâce à la chauffe par induction, le riz est cuit à la perfection : les grains sont ultra-moelleux, savoureux et se détachent parfaitement, sans jamais coller au fond. J'ai testé le riz blanc parfumé et le mode "Gaba" pour le riz brun, c'est une vraie merveille !Le panneau de commande (en anglais mais très simple à prendre en main avec des mots basiques comme Start ou Cancel) offre plein de fonctions différentes. Les modes multicuiseurs (vapeur, mijoteur) sont un vrai bonus au quotidien. Le maintien au chaud fonctionne lui aussi à merveille sans dessécher le riz.Certes, l'appareil prend un peu de place sur le plan de travail, mais vu la qualité des résultats, il mérite amplement sa place. Livré avec une spatule, une louche, un panier vapeur et une notice claire. Je recommande à 100 %.

Wir haben den Bamboo in Alu-Optik bestellt und sind sehr zufrieden.Die Technik spricht ja allein für sich und es funktioniert alles einwandfrei und die Bedienung ist einfach.Selbst auf der Quickfunktion wird Reis hinsichtlich Geschmack, Konsistenz und Struktur richtig gut!Ausschlaggebend wie immer beim Reiskochen sind natürlich gutes Auswaschen und akkurate Mengenverhältnisse, sowie die Reisqualität. Was einem der Bamboo allerdings sehr leicht gestaltet durch die Skala am Innentopf. Zusätzlich falls erforderlich findet sich in der Beschreibung für unerfahrene Köche die jeweiligen Mengenverhältnisse. Für gutes Auswaschen und Reisqualität ist man natürlich wie immer selbst verantwortlich!Mein Tipp: Falls der Reis etwas zu trocken ist, weil man vielleicht gerne etwas weniger Wasser dazu gibt und sich daher eine leichte Kruste gebildet hat, einfach den Reis gut mischen, notfalls noch einen Löffel Wasser hinzugeben - durchmischen und auf der Keep Warm Funktion ein paar Minuten ruhen lassen. Der Reis ist nachher perfekt fluffig, weich aber bissfest mit toller Textur! :- ) !Das Produkt ist gut verarbeitet und leicht zu reinigen.Praktisch ist auch das abnehmbare Stromkabel und dass man während des Programmdurchlaufes den Deckel unter eigener Vorsicht öffnen kann. Das Gehäuse wird überhaupt nicht warm durch die Technik, der Innentopf allerdings natürlich schon!Zurzeit haben wir nur Reis damit gekocht und sind sehr zufrieden damit !Ich kann den Bamboo also trotz des gehobenen Preises nur empfehlen, da es sich hierbei auch um kein Billigprodukt handelt !Ebenso muss ich entgegen vieler Rezessionen sagen: die Dauer bis Reis gekocht ist, ist meines Erachtens überhaupt nicht lange für diese tolle Textur! 2 Tassen weißer Reis reichen für 2 Personen für 1 Mahlzeit mehr als aus. Dafür braucht der Bamboo ca. 10-15min auf Quickfunktion wenn es mal schnell gehen soll! Daher kann ich bei aller Liebe diese Rezessionen nicht nachvollziehen und bestätigen!

Nice, i recommend for everyone! Every morning i eat fresh oats.

**1-year later review: I simply love this rice cooker**After one year of use, I can honestly say I still love this rice cooker. It is very easy to clean and wash, and it has never burned the rice. Every batch comes out perfectly cooked.I usually use it at least once a week, and it still looks as good as new. The ceramic bowl is in excellent condition, and the whole cooker is still in mint condition.Overall, I’m very happy with it and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, easy-to-use rice cooker.

Top, le riz est parfait. Juste dommage que le décompte s’affiche uniquement lors des 10 derniers minutes.