If you've ever tried to make rice on the stovetop, you know it can take a bit of babysitting for things to come out just right–or anywhere near the perfectly cooked rice from your favorite restaurant. Making good rice is often best left to the experts, whether that expert is a seasoned chef, your grandparent, or a countertop rice cooker that knows what it's doing. And while you can buy rice cookers from dozens of brands ( here are a few we've tested and liked ), one brand name usually tops almost any list you'll come across: Zojirushi.