Zojirushi NS-LGC05XB Micom Rice Cooker Review (3-Cup)
Quick answer: The Zojirushi NS-LGC05XB is a 3-cup (0.54 L) micom rice cooker and warmer for one to three people. It gives some of the best rice quality in a small cooker, with a brown rice menu, a timer and keep warm. It is expensive for its size, and Zojirushi describes its inner pan as non-stick coated.
Last updated: November 1, 2026. Specifications come from Zojirushi and retailer listings, which vary by color and region. We have not tested this cooker ourselves.
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Zojirushi NS-LGC05XB specifications
| Capacity | Up to 3 cups (0.54 L) uncooked |
| Power | 120 V, 450 W |
| Size | About 9-1/8 x 11-7/8 x 7-1/2 inches |
| Type | Micom (microcomputer fuzzy logic) rice cooker and warmer |
| Inner pan | Non-stick coated (Zojirushi describes a fluoropolymer coating) |
| Included | 180 ml rice measuring cup, spatula and spatula holder |
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Key features
- Micom control: adjusts heat and time for consistent rice.
- Menu settings including brown rice, plus a timer and keep warm.
- Compact: a good fit for small kitchens, though it is larger on the counter than its capacity suggests.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Excellent rice quality for a 3-cup cooker
- Brown rice menu and timer
- Trusted brand with replacement parts
Cons
- Premium price
- Non-stick coated pan (see ceramic vs Teflon)
- Takes about 90 to 100 minutes on the regular brown rice setting (per a retailer answer)
NS-LGC05XB vs NS-LHC05
The NS-LHC05 is the same 3-cup size with an added reheat function. The XB in NS-LGC05XB refers to the stainless and black color.
Is it toxic?
Zojirushi describes this cooker as having a non-stick coated pan. See are Zojirushi rice cookers toxic? for what that means.
Alternatives
See our best mini rice cookers, including the CUCKOO CR-0351F and Yum Asia Panda Mini, and our brown rice picks.
Frequently asked questions
How much rice does the NS-LGC05XB make?
Up to 3 cups uncooked, about 6 cups cooked.
Does it have a brown rice setting?
Yes, it has a brown rice menu.
What does XB mean?
It is the stainless and black color version of the NS-LGC05.
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