Nikai NR701A 1L Rice Cooker with Steamer and Keep Warm Function

Our review

The Nikai NR701A is a compact 1-litre rice cooker built around a 400W element, a Teflon-coated non-stick inner pot, and a keep warm function that holds cooked rice at serving temperature. A steamer attachment sits on top, so vegetables or dumplings can cook above the rice at the same time, and the power cord detaches for easier storage and cleaning. Indicator lights show when it is cooking or keeping warm. This size suits one or two people, a student room, or a small household that cooks modest batches rather than large family meals. Before buying, think about how much rice you typically cook at once, since a 1-litre pot fills quickly, and check whether the steamer and pot are easy to wash by hand. Compared with larger cookers, it takes up less counter space but offers fewer settings; models with a thermostat or multiple modes give more control, while this one keeps things simple. Also weigh a basic cooker against a multi-function appliance if you want to cook more than rice and steamed food. Available on Sokonia.