A well-built, fully listed Zojirushi for small kitchens that value the brand. Others here cook more rice for far less.
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
| Model number | NYC-36 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Electric cooker |
| Cooked capacity | 40 cups |
| Raw capacity | 20 cups |
| Power | |
| Wattage | 1,300 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Plug or connection | NEMA 5-15P |
| Listings | |
| Sanitation | NSF |
| Safety | ETL |
| Features | |
| Inner pot | nonstick |
| Stainless body | Yes |
| Condensation collector | Yes |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 17 3/8 x 15 1/4 x 13 1/2 |
| Warranty | 6 months |
A restaurant-supply cooker with full listings and a 74-cup batch on standard power. Its price is hard to justify against the 60-cup listed models.
Amazon $656.28A 120 V Panasonic commercial cooker with an NSF listing and a strong element. The unclear capacity and missing warranty hold it back.
Amazon $335.55A 60-cup Cuckoo with more cooking modes than the CR-3032, for kitchens that steam as well as cook rice. It lacks the older model’s NSF listing.
Amazon $269.99Compare the Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker with any other commercial rice cooker →
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