Vermax mini rice cooker 2L review: best-rated compact

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.

What you get

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.

Is it easy to clean?

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.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱377 as of July 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.

Who should buy it

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 and the rice cooker buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

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 July 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 July 6, 2026.