no more scorched rice to scrape of the bottom of the pan ! like everyone say , it make perfect rice every time . Bismati , Sushi , short grain , long grain , med grain ... it do not matter what you throw at it , perfect . I even throw in carrot , onion , and bell pepper , guess what ? all cook perfectly . for normal -lrb- med grain -rrb- every day rice I use the quick cycle , since it skip the 15 minute soak time ... I normally do not soak anyway unless I be do asian dish . clean very easily , pot be thick aluminum and non-stick , the heating element be a solid chunk of aluminum that heat evenly . I be impress by the high quality construction , even though this particular model be make in China . if you think about it , get it now , cant go wrong with a Zoji .