I really love this rice cooker . I order another after mine get beat up in a move , because I could not imagine life without it . I will not lie , I be a great cook . but for some reason , I can never seem to cook rice correctly . it always come out burnt or mushy , or I forget to make it for my chinese food altogether . this little rice cooker be TINY , so I do not mind leave it out on the counter all the time . for I and my bf , it make plenty of rice , and then some . I just pour in my rice , water and some salt , push the button and forget about it , and a little while later I have perfectly cook rice ! I have not try the little steamer tray that come with everything , but it do come with it . probably could not hold much more than a cup of veggy . the only con I can think of be that the lid can get pretty messy with the steam and froth bubble out the top , but it be easy to clean , along with the bowl . so convenient and cute ! great for 2-3 , maybe 4 people , probably not suitable for more than that .