Hodekt 26L electric food steamer review: big 3-layer steamer

The Hodekt electric steamer is a big 26L, 3-tier unit with an 800W element and a 12-hour delay timer. It’s plug-in, so no stove needed, handy for families or a small food stall.

What you get

Three roomy layers hold a lot at once: rice, fish, siomai, and gulay together, or one big batch for a party. At 800W it builds steam fast for its size. The 12-hour delay timer lets you load it and have hot food ready later, like breakfast puto or steamed camote in the morning. It’s a multifunction cooker too.

Who is 26L really for?

This is a lot of steamer. 26L across three tiers is aimed at big households, gatherings, or a small siomai, puto, or siopao sideline, batch after batch without refilling. For everyday meals of two or three people it’s honestly overkill, and it eats a chunk of counter space, so measure your kitchen first. Where it earns its keep is volume plus the 12-hour delay timer: load it the night before and wake up to hot puto or steamed camote, or set it to finish just as visitors arrive. Auto keep-warm holds the food ready, and dry-burn safety cuts the power if the water runs out.

What are the trays made of?

Food-grade PP plastic, not stainless steel. That keeps the whole unit light at around 3kg and easy to move, but if you prefer metal trays this isn’t the one. One more thing to check: it runs on 220–240V, which matches PH power, but some units ship with a Malaysia or UK-style 3-pin plug. Ask the seller, and a cheap outlet adapter sorts it if so.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱1,141 as of July 11, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. Fair for a 26L 3-tier electric steamer with a delay timer. Small stovetop steamers cost less, but you’d give up the plug-in convenience and timer.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you batch-steam for a bigger household or a small siomai sideline and want a timer. Cooking for just 1–2? A smaller unit fits your counter better. See our best food steamers in the Philippines roundup, or size it right with the food steamer buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Cooking for just one or two? A smaller unit fits your counter better. Our Best Value pick is the Astron FS48 2-layer food steamer at around ₱899 as of July 11, 2026. Want a premium stainless build instead of plastic trays? The Asahi 9L food steamer FS-036 is our Best Overall pick at around ₱2,549.