New Product Tiger Synchro Cooking Rice Cooker

The scoop

If you have been eyeing an upgrade from your basic rice cooker, the Tiger Synchro Cooking Rice Cooker just landed on Costco shelves and it is worth a closer look.

This is the Tiger JBV-G10U, a 5.5 cup (uncooked) rice cooker made in Japan with a ceramic coated inner pot. The standout feature is the synchro cooking function, which lets you prepare rice and a side dish at the same time using the included cooking tray, saving stovetop space and time. It comes with 10 menu settings for things like quick cook, porridge, slow cook, and steam, plus a digital display with timer function.

Tiger is a trusted name in rice cookers, and this model looks like a solid step up for anyone who makes rice regularly or wants to simplify weeknight dinners. The included accessories – measuring cup, rice spatula, stand, cooking tray, and a recipe book – mean you are ready to go right out of the box.

If synchronized rice-and-side cooking sounds like a win for your kitchen routine, the Tiger Synchro Cooking Rice Cooker looks like a worthwhile upgrade from a basic model.