Asahi FS-036 9L food steamer review: big-batch steaming

The Asahi FS-036 is a big 9L electric food steamer from a known local brand, and it holds a perfect 5.0 rating at around ₱2,549.

What you get

Room to steam in bulk. The 9L capacity is the headline: enough for a big batch of siomai for a small business, or fish, veggies, and rice toppings for a family of five in one run. Asahi is a familiar Pinoy appliance name, and every buyer so far has rated it 5.0, which is rare. The listing doesn’t spell out the wattage, tier count, or material, so ask the seller if those matter to you. Still, 9L is the number that counts for anyone cooking for a crowd.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱2,549 as of July 11, 2026, check the latest price on Shopee. It’s mid-to-high for a steamer, but the 9L size and spotless rating help justify it if you steam often and in volume.

What can you steam in it?

Plenty at once. Stack fish on one tier and gulay on another, and you cook a whole meal in one run: put whatever needs the most heat on the bottom tier, closest to the steam. Steaming keeps food moist without oil, so it’s a lighter way to cook fish and vegetables than frying. For a side-hustle, 9L means you can batch siomai or puto instead of cooking in small rounds. Just top up the water for long steams so it doesn’t boil dry: the 60-minute timer with auto shut-off is a backstop, not a reason to walk away and forget it.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you steam big batches (for the family or a small siomai side-hustle) and want a branded unit with a clean rating. Cooking smaller? Compare sizes in our best food steamers in the Philippines roundup, or our food steamer buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Cooking for a smaller household or want to spend less? The Astron FS48 2-tier steamer is our Best Value at around ₱899 as of July 11, 2026. Mainly steaming baby food? The Dr.Isla FSJ01 baby food maker steams and blends in one at around ₱1,899.