Yum Asia Panda Mini Rice Cooker 3.5 Cup
- 0.63 liter capacity, a mini cooker
- 500 watts, corded electric
- 120 volts rated input
- Automatic keep warm once cooking ends
- Steaming basket, ladle, spatula and measuring cup included
- Stainless steel lid, plastic body
- 13.2 x 8.9 x 8.3 inches (D x W x H), 2.36 kg
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A mini rice cooker for small households that also steams in its included basket and holds rice warm on its own. The small bowl rules it out for family dinners.
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ASIN: B08Y7RHNTHCategory: Rice Cookers
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Overview
Cooking small batches of rice on a corded countertop unit, the Yum Asia Panda pairs a plastic body with a stainless steel lid and drops to automatic keep warm when the cook ends. A steaming basket, soup ladle, spatula and measuring cup ship with it.
Compact size and a full set of serving tools make the Panda a self-contained setup for a dorm, studio or office kitchen. The specs say little about its cooking programs or the inner bowl, so anyone after specific rice settings should read the manual before buying.
Who it's for
Small kitchens and solo cooks get warm rice and steamed sides from one compact unit. Families and batch cooks will outgrow the bowl quickly.
Pros and cons
- Steaming basket comes in the box
- Switches to keep warm automatically
- Stainless steel lid
- Ladle, spatula and measuring cup included
- Small capacity limits portions
- Cooking programs not described in the specs
- Wipe-clean care only, no dishwasher guidance
- Deep footprint for such a small capacity
Performance notes
Rice texture comes down to the measured water ratio and how the heating element drives the bowl through the cook, after which the keep warm phase holds the rice at serving heat. With a small bowl on a modest element, portion size rather than power is the main limit.
Specifications
| Brand | Yum Asia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.2 × 8.9 × 8.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.36 Kilograms |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.7 cupslower than 92% of 53 rice cookers |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Lid Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White And Grey |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe With Damp Cloth |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic Keep Warm |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Yum Asia Panda YUM-EN06 be used outside North America?
The specs rate it at 120 volts. On mains with a different voltage, check the rating label and use a suitable converter only if the manual allows it.