Tayama Noodle Cooker & Water Kettle 1 Liter
- Electric Kettle
- 1.1 quarts
- 650 watts
- Kettle
A compact 1 liter electric cooker that boils fast and doubles as a kettle, more suited to quick boiling than precision simmering.
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How it ranks among the 94 electric kettles we track
4.0★ across 131 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
131 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Tayama's EPC-01R pairs a 1 liter electric noodle cooker with kettle-style boiling, using a detachable stainless pot on a rotating base for quick eggs, noodles, or small batches of soup.
It sits between a kettle and a hot plate: the pot lifts free of its heating base for pouring and washing, and a temperature dial lets it hold a simmer instead of just boiling. Reviewers describe genuinely fast boiling, but a couple of buyers found the temperature control loose enough to swing between full heat and barely warm, so treat it as a quick-boil unit first and a simmer pot second.
- 1 liter stainless steel pot with detachable base
- 360-degree rotating base for cord-free lifting and pouring
- Adjustable temperature control with a tempered glass lid
- Doubles as a kettle, noodle cooker, or small steamer
Who it's for
Solo cooks, dorm rooms, and RV kitchens are the fit, boiling water or noodles without a full stove. Skip it if you need a precise simmer for delicate sauces.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who use it mainly for boiling water and noodles report it working well and heating fast, with several noting it holds up over months of regular use. Complaints center on the temperature dial, which one reviewer described as swinging between scorching and barely warm rather than holding a steady heat, and a separate report of rust and failure after about 6 months.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Boils water and cooks noodles quickly
- Detachable pot lifts off the base for pouring or washing
- Compact footprint suits small kitchens and dorms
Performance notes
The 650W element brings the 1 liter pot to a boil quickly, and the lift-off base means the cord and heating plate stay on the counter while the pot goes to the sink or table. The temperature dial adjusts heat, though at least one reviewer found the range narrow, cycling between a hard boil and barely warm rather than holding a steady medium heat.
Specifications
| Brand | Tayama |
|---|---|
| Model | EPC-01R |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 × 8 × 6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.1 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 650 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 12 |
| Included Components | cooker^glassl lid^heating base^manual^warranty |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Kettle |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 360° Rotary Base |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Part Number | EPC-01R |
| Item Type Name | Tayama Noodle Cooker & Water Kettle 1 Liter (4-Cup) |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric kettles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Noodle Cooker & Water Kettle 1 LiterThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 131 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EKT1001 Electric 1.0L BPA-Free 1100W Glass Kettle Cordless 360° BaseElite Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 17,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Proctor Silex Electric Tea KettleProctor Silex | 4.4 / 5 | 10,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Mueller Living Electric KettleMueller | 4.5 / 5 | 63,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Speed-Boil Electric KettlePeach Street | 4.5 / 5 | 15,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Tayama EPC-01R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What can I cook in the Tayama EPC-01R?
Per the product description and specs, it boils water, cooks noodles, steams vegetables, boils eggs, and makes oatmeal.
Does the pot detach from the base?
Yes, the EPC-01R has a lift-off base so the stainless pot can be carried to the table or sink without the cord attached.
How reliable is the Tayama EPC-01R long term?
Most reviewers report it working well, though one buyer noted rust and a failure after about 6 months of use.