Aroma Housewares 2.5-Liter Smart Electric Hot Pot & Rapid Boil Steamer with Automatic Stainless Steel Steamer Basket Lift, White, ASP-700

We have hot pot parties all the time, and this hot pot is always a hit! The dual-sided feature is awesome because we can do a spicy broth on one side and a mild one on the other. It heats up super fast and stays hot the whole time, and temperature is easily adjustable.We've used it a ton, and it still looks and works great. The nonstick interior makes cleanup easy, and the 5-quart size is perfect for feeding a group without being too big to store.If you love hot pot or like hosting, this is definitely worth it. It’s reliable, easy to clean, and a great value for the price. I’d definitely buy it again!

The media could not be loaded. I’ve had this pot for almost 5 months and I LOVE it! It gets quite hot (the broth will come to a boil, as seen in my video) so I put a wooden cutting board under it so it isn’t sitting it directly on the table. But that’s not really a complaint, just an FYI to others. The feet on the pot do leave scuffs but so far I’ve been able to clean them all off.We use this for hot pot and it’s a great size for 2-3 people. I haven’t tried with 4, but I think it would still be good, just need a few more rounds of food! I haven’t had any issues with the functionality of this pot at all. No leaking, easy to clean with soap and hot water, and not too difficult to store. I keep it in the box it came in and all I have to do is pull it out and plug it in. Very easy to assemble and I’m so happy with my purchase!

I purchased the version with the strainer that raises up at the touch of a button. It not only makes it easier to reach the food in the soup, but it also keeps the bottom of the pot a little bit cleaner, so you have less clean-up work at the end.Having the heating element in the center, rather than heating up the whole bottom portion, is brilliant. The push buttons are very easy to use, and there's no heat nearby to pose a risk to your fingers.It is very easy to adjust the temperature. We put it on High when we first put the meat in the pot, to get it cooked, and then move it down to Low to keep it warm while we eat. It is much easier to operate than any hot pot I've experienced at a restaurant.Excellent size for 2-4 hungry people. Don't fill the broth all the way to the max line at the beginning--you need to leave room for your meats and veggies.

Previously used an induction cooktop with pot. Switched to this due to annoying fan noise with the induction cooktop. Overall, I like this one better than the induction cooktop.Sound: While this one is quieter, it is not silent because the water boiling itself creates sound. However, you can turn down the power and it isn't as annoying.Heating: This one seems slightly slower than the induction cooktop, but the pot that came with my induction cooktop was also smaller, so overall I don't think there is a big difference. Unlike the induction cooktop, the heating is more consistent. The induction cooktop would turn on and off at lower temperatures, which made the water in the hot pot suddenly boil and then stop. Since this one uses an old school heating element, there is latent heat in the heating element even when it turns off.Pot: The round divider in the pot looks quite nice, but is not quite as easy to use. Soup ladles don't quite fit in the outside ring. However, for the price I paid for this, I don't have any complaints. If you are mostly using chopsticks, then it works fine. The round sides are probably slightly easier to clean than a pot with a center divider. The pot is thin gauge but a bit thicker than the one that came with my induction cooktop. The lid is quite hefty and seems unlikely to shatter. Unlike the pot that came with my induction pot, when water is boiling, the vent hole in the lid is large enough such that the lid does not bob up and down, causing splashing. One problem with the pot out of the box was that I noticed a lot of black residue in the edges where the metal has been crimped - this seems to be metal shavings from the factory. This residue is on the round center ring and on the lip of the pot. I'd recommend washing thoroughly.Base: The pot is indented on the bottom which allows it to fit snugly on the heating base. When the heating base is turned on, the pot cannot be easily removed from the heating base - I believe the heat plate on the base is expanding due to the heat which causes it to lodge into the indent in the pot. This seems like a nice side effect, as it prevents the pot from being knocked off. However, one downside of the base is that it is quite lightweight and only has 3 legs. Thus, you could tip it over the entire thing if you hit the pot with enough force. The heating base gets hot but does not burn.Overall I think this is a great product for the price, aside from the small issues noted above. I recommend it.

perfect gadget. if there's just one thing you need for the kitchen, this is it !

I can’t believe how easy it is to use. It is lightweight, easy to store, FOOD DOES NOT STICK UNLESS YOU DON’T SPRAY IT/OIL IT FOR COOKING. THE HEAT LEVEL IS GOOD. THERE ARE THREE SETTINGS. IT LOOKS KIND OF CHEESY WHEN I ORDERED IT AND IT WAS REALLY JUST GOING TO BE FOR COOKING RICE, BUT I ENDED UP USING IT TO COOKING ENTIRE MEALS. I COOKED PASTA WITH IT FROM START TO FINISH. JUST PLAIN HAMBURGER, PASTA SAUCE, AND NOODLES. WHO WOULD’VE THOUGHT YOU CAN COOK AN ENTIRE BOX OF NOODLES !?🥰 it’s really good value for your money. Versatile, it has a grill included with it. I love that. I wish that I could get my mom one. This was kind of a big purchase for me although it was like $35, I’m a single mom etc. etc., definitely worth purchasing I promise!

The media could not be loaded. Loved it, works really well we enjoyed hot pot at home and can also be used to cook when the stove is full

I have several stainless steel pots, and this is definitely not a stainless steel 304 because of the light weight.As soon as I opened the product, I noticed plastic residue on the switch, this is a sign of bad quality product. (I personally worked with many China manufacturers so I deal with QA all the time)Then I tested the pot, I noticed there is no stainless steel marking on the bottom of the pot, then I went to my other pots from well known maker, there’s always marking on the bottom to show it’s certified stainless steel.It can’t be this light weighted unless it’s aluminum or bad stainless steel.Please prove the material, show the certification, this is US pls don’t import unqualified cook ware from China and fool consumer.