Vermax mini rice cooker 2L review: also works as a hot pot

The Vermax mini rice cooker is our Best-Rated Compact pick, a 4.9-rated 2L multi-cooker that cooks rice, doubles as a hot pot, and looks tidy enough to give as a gift.

Two to four cups of cooked rice per batch

At 2L it’s sized for one or two people, a solo renter, a couple, or a starter kitchen. That’s roughly two to four cups of cooked rice per batch, enough for a small household’s meal. The non-stick pot handles rice, noodles, and small hot-pot meals, so it works as a one-pot cooker when you don’t want to fire up the stove. The compact shape stores easily on a crowded counter or in a dorm cabinet.

Keep steel wool away from the non-stick pot

The non-stick pot is the easy part. Let it cool, then wash with a soft sponge and dish soap. Skip steel wool and metal spoons, since scratches shorten the coating’s life. Treat the pot gently and it lasts; that holds for any non-stick cooker, not just this one.

Its low price makes it an easy housewarming gift

Around ₱377 as of August 6, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. For a 4.9-rated compact cooker, that’s a sulit price, and it’s a popular pasalubong or housewarming gift for the same reason. With 10K+ sold, the track record is strong for a lesser-known brand, though it’s still worth scanning recent buyer photos and asking the seller about any warranty before you order.

A starter cooker for someone moving out

Buy this if you cook for one or two, want something small and well-rated, or need an affordable gift that people will actually use. It’s a neat first cooker for someone moving into a first apartment. Feeding a family? See bigger picks in our best rice cookers in the Philippines roundup.

Cooking for the whole family? Size up to the Simplus

Cooking for a whole family? The Simplus rice cooker with steamer (1.8L/3L) is our Best Overall pick with a bigger pot and a steamer tray, at around ₱894 as of August 6, 2026. Want a similar compact size for less? The Gaabor 1.8L mini rice cooker is our Best Value pick at around ₱399 as of August 6, 2026.