5.0 out of 5 stars Japanese quick rice.

H.p. · 23 January 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you want microwaveable sticky/sushi rice, this is a great one to pick

A. · 30 November 2021

I adore sticky rice with Thai food and have been searching for a perfect microwaveable version for a two minute prep supper of Thai peanut sauce and sticky rice. This is terrific and I will be buying repeatedly. Be aware that some recipes call Thai Jasmine rice 'sticky' and it's not. Jasmine leans more towards a long grain that has a little cling. Jasmine has its own taste. Sticky rice is integral to the grain due to a starch content that is high in amylopectin, so don't be surprised that it clumps together. That's how it's supposed to be. For a super quick pudding, sweeten a little coconut milk and drizzle over the rice, when cool, serve with sliced mango. Heaven.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for people who struggle to cook a meal for themselves.

D. · 18 September 2023

Honestly, this product is life changing for me. Yes it's expensive but the convenience it offers is brilliant. They have a good shelf life so you can buy in bulk. Tastes great. Pair with some veggies, an egg and a bit of pork or chicken and drizzle with some Kewpie Mayonnaise... Amazing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but I wouldn't be repurchasing because of high price

g. · 22 December 2020

The product itself is nice, and if these rice boxes were available, say, in packs of 10 or even 20, at a lower price, I would be very interested. As it is, £1.50 for just one box is too expensive.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Sampler as Well as for Your Stash

h. · 26 October 2020

If you are not familiar with Japanese short-grain rice but interested to savour it in your new recipe, this is probably a good sampler as well as perfect for stocking up in your stash for a quick dinner after a long day.Of course, cooking the dry sack of rice gives you the real taste of what cooked rice is, but I was pleasantly surprised by the lovely taste of this item, of all these convenience-focussed food products that are often mediocre and you do not expect much from.The manufacturer also uses no additive in its production. So I have put this item in my regular purchase!

3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely rice, extortionate price

M.S. · 28 December 2019

Love this rice, so convenient, have ordered many times and now set up regular monthly delivery.Edit: Cancelled as price has tripled, ridiculous and greedy

5.0 out of 5 stars So soft like heaven

N. · 12 June 2021

I thought I'm pretty good at cooking and have pretty decent quality of Japanese rice until I tried this microwave one. Oh dear how can I gonna go back and eat my own rice now. This rice make my rice taste like cardboard. I'm really not ready to spend £5-£8 per kg for top quality koshihikari rice coz I eat Japanese rice on a daily basis 😭😭😭 This rice is just like heaven. I've never eaten any rice that make me feel this good before. It's soft, chewy, sticky and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and authentic

m.s. · 16 March 2023

It's so nice to be able to eat Japanese rice cooked with water from Japan (I'm from Japan). I think soft water makes rice sweeter and gives a clearer taste, can't get this taste easily with hard water in the UK. Great product, especially lovely when I'm missing home!