Dowell 5-Cup Rice Cooker with Steamer (RCS-05)
₱1,258as of Jul 11, 2026
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Dowell RCS-05 rice cooker review: 5-cup cooker with a steamer
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A 4.9-rated 5-cup Dowell rice cooker with a steamer tray on top for a small family at around ₱1,258, but it's a rice cooker first, with steaming as a bonus.
- Price: ₱1,258 as of Jul 11, 2026
- Biggest pro: Cooks rice and steams from one unit
- Main catch: Really a rice cooker; the steamer is a bonus tray
At a glance
| Brand | Dowell |
|---|---|
| Type | Rice cooker with steamer tray |
| Price | ₱1,258 (as of Jul 11, 2026) |
| Owner rating | 4.9 ★ from 233 reviews |
| Shop | Dowell Appliances |
| Units sold | 553 |
Specifications
| Type | Rice cooker with steamer tray |
|---|---|
| Model | RCS-05 |
| Capacity | 5 cups (1 L) |
| Functions | Cook rice, steam, keep warm |
| Wattage | 400 W |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Material | Aluminum pot, enamel-coated steel body |
| Dimensions | 27.5 x 23 x 28 cm |
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- Cooks rice and steams from one unit
- 5-cup size suits a small family
- Strong 4.9 rating
- From Dowell Appliances, a local brand with support
✗ Cons
- Really a rice cooker; the steamer is a bonus tray
- Plain aluminum pot, not the nonstick some cooks prefer
The Dowell RCS-05 is a 5-cup rice cooker with a steamer tray. Cook rice below and steam fish or gulay above at the same time. It’s 4.9-rated from a local brand.
What you get
Really, this is a rice cooker first. The steamer is a tray that sits over the pot, so while your rice cooks you can steam fish, gulay, or siomai in the same heat, one plug, less washing. Picture tinolang isda finishing above a pot of kanin, both ready for dinner at once.
The 5-cup (1L) pot feeds a small family of three to five, enough kanin for a weeknight ulam without leftovers piling up. A 4.9 rating and the Dowell name mean solid, supported after-sales, which beats a no-name import. It runs on 400W at 220V, so it sips power rather than gulps it, though big batches take their time.
Set expectations, though. If you mainly want a dedicated tiered steamer, this isn’t it. The steaming is a bonus tray on top of rice duty. One tray means one dish at a time up top, not three.
Is it easy to clean?
The pot is plain aluminum, not non-stick, so rice can cling at the bottom. Soak it for a few minutes before washing and skip the metal scourer. A soft sponge keeps the surface smooth. The steamer tray rinses off easily since steam does most of the work. At 27.5 × 23 × 28cm it’s compact enough to leave on the counter or tuck into a cabinet.
Is it sulit?
Around ₱1,258 as of July 11, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. Fair for a branded rice cooker that also steams, and cheaper than buying a cooker and a steamer separately.
Who should buy it
Buy this if you want one appliance that cooks rice daily and can steam on the side for a small family. Want serious steaming capacity? Get a dedicated tier set from our best food steamers in the Philippines roundup and our food steamer buying guide.
Alternatives to consider
If you want real steaming capacity rather than a bonus tray, the Asahi 9L food steamer FS-036 is our Best Overall pick at around ₱2,549 as of July 11, 2026. On a tighter budget, the Astron FS48 2-layer food steamer is our Best Value pick at around ₱899 as of July 11, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does 5 cups of rice feed?
The 5-cup (1L) pot comfortably feeds a small family of 3–5. If you regularly cook for more, step up to a bigger cooker instead.
Can it cook rice and steam at the same time?
Yes, that's the main trick. The steamer tray sits over the pot, so fish, gulay, or siomai steams from the rice's own heat with one plug and less washing.
What's the wattage, and is the pot non-stick?
It runs on 400W at 220V. The pot is plain aluminum, not non-stick. Rice can cling a bit at the bottom, so soak the pot before washing.
Is it sulit versus buying a separate steamer?
At around ₱1,258 as of July 11, 2026, it's cheaper than buying a rice cooker and steamer separately. Just know it's a rice cooker first. For serious tiered steaming, get a dedicated unit.
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