@@razrv3lc I worked at a call center for a short period of time. The sign in the breakroom said "do not heat fish or broccoli, it's bad enough working here" lol
I love how she explains everything so thoroughly without a condescending tone. She never sounds all-knowing or rude, she sounds extremely well informed and educated about whatever she is talking about. I love her very much!!
Brooklyn Sizemore AND her hard times videos. She’s never disrespectful, always very informal and willing to try everything. She never says “that’s disgusting” she just says “personally it’s not my favorite” and it really feels nice because there are people in that situation or have been in a situation where they had to eat say: the clay cookies. She was very informal and polite 🥰
@tommy aronson even before she received sponsors, she has always been respectful and speaks in this same manner. You should check out her earlier videos or other videos without sponsors. Her personality hasn't changed through the years she's been making these videos. ✌
And how she gets so excited when things turn out good, like she doubted it would work. Most folks are like “I NEVER make mistakes, My shit ALWAYS smells like roses.”
You might want to look into an instant pot, the main advantage of these is portability but neither of these seems to have a lot of Versatility beyond what you can get out of a standard small rice cooker or crock pot. If you're just setting up a desktop kitchen for a dorm or efficiency apartment you will get a lot more mileage out of an instant pot. That being said I suspect that these are a lot cheaper then a full-blown instant pot and I consider a rice cooker one of the most wonderful tools ever conceived for a extreme budget situation. Free Pro tip a good rice cooker can make a Zatarain's box simply by dumping in the ingredients in flipping a switch
@@mrspeigle1 I have instant pot and air fryer too. I love airfryer but instant pot is so heavy and only cook congee and stew with and too complicated. Also I heard on news once instant pot exploded a few years ago so stopped using it since. This looks much more convenient
Same. I already have a minifridge, microwave, Nespresso coffeemaker and electric water kettle in my room. Now I need the Itaki Shabuki and then I pretty much have a full functioning kitchen. 😂
I’m actually doing this inside my rig right now. I’m a long haul trucker so space is very limited, so over the years I’ve learned to cook in tight spaces. I’ve done some ribeye steak and stir fried.
This is ideal for truckers, van lifers, dorm rooms, homeless people, etc. So versatile! I was looking for a gift for a local homeless couple who hate to waste money on eating out. They could buy the ingredients they need at the store then cook wherever they go to charge their phones and stuff.
I have a real heart for the homeless and want to thank you for helping this couple. Preparing food is a major issue for those who are without stable housing.
it still takes some time to cook, and they'd need to be there for awhile. I don't think a library would let you bring food in there. Food could attract vermin and libraries don't want that, plus it would smell
Wish I'd have had one or both of these cookers when I was a student years ago, along w. a small microwave oven, too. In addition to a dorm 'frig, I only had a hot plate then to cook with back then!
That's exactly what I was thinking. Work? No I'm not getting away with that. BITD I had only a cheap hot pot in the dorm. These things would have been far superior.
That's how I do it. The whole point is convenience and it's got everything you need already. If you got a water bottle, you don't even need to go to the lunch room.
regardless of laziness, i would think they made it with the intent that people would eat from it. You're going to have to wash it anyway so why both pouring it out if it's a meal for one. It's another dish to wash.
Being in the military and living in the dorms or “barracks” and having to use a public kitchen this looks so convenient. I hate eating at the DFAC/ Chow hall because the food isn’t cooked all the way (raw chicken, spoiled food, no flavor, or barely edible) definitely buying this
Yes i was just thinking how many watts these things run and how many amp hours to cook 30 min meals. May be better to quickly heat Leftovers in.. or looks like it was quick to boil water.
I'm a nurse overnight and this would be convenient for us. They shut down the cafeteria so we cant even get a salad. I think this would be so good. I dont have to wait on microwave or anything.
I have one and it's really good for home use as well when you're making a big meal on the stove but want lunch on the side as well without using a microwave. I don't bring it to work as much anymore because my first Itaki got stolen when I forgot to take it home. It's very sad when the people you work with can't be trusted.
Oh, sweet. I had opened UA-cam this afternoon before leaving unexpectedly. I stopped at a thrift store on my way home and found an Itaki Pro. I just got back home and found this video listed among my recommendations. Now I know how to use it !
This would be good for a single person living alone for making dinner, or a senior who might forget to turn something off, the first one that shuts off automatically.
Cant count how many times my grandmother forgot to turn off the stove or had to microwave her meals to eat because she couldnt cook anymore being so forgetful.
I bought this once or twice but gave it away becoz my mom was concerned about the water being inside there n getting moldy. Wish I had one but too many pots n pans in the house now.
Thank you for this! I bought my husband one of the Itaki boxes about 18 months ago, so he could cook himself some food at work. However, apart from opening the parcel and looking inside the box, it's not been outside the box since. I am going to make sure he sees this video and learns what to do so he can start using it!
When we go hiking we have a hotdog thermos and just keep them in the boiling water in the thermos. It's great as a hiking meal❄️ or, soups ofc 😉 or some kind of stew. Thermoses are underrated
💨 These are the cutest little things. I am going to get one for my granddaughter who will be starting college next fall. Thanks for another fantastic video Emmy.
If she's in a dorm you might want to consult with dorm guidelines for appliances first (if she knows where she's going). I don't know if this would count as an "exposed heating element" if those are banned.
My oldest just started college this fall. He packed one of these along with a kettle. Haven't heard him having any trouble with it so far. It uses same wattage as the kettle so I don't see what the issue would be. Just teach em common sense. It turns off on its own anyways. If they ask tell em it's a toy hehe
@@cutienerdgirl speaking as a former RA, there are normally room checks and safety inspections that go on. We were well acquainted with what things were allowed and anything not allowed we would have them explain what it was and if necessary confiscate the items and/or send them to our supervisors to get a better judgement of the item in question. That being said if it wasn't a hot plate we generally didn't really care.
I have a couple nurse coworkers who brought this (or something similar to this) to work. Definitely makes break time (if you get one) more rewarding. ❤
@@wildough Maybe works in Japan but there isn't an office in the US that would allow this to happen. its GROSS. It has to cook all day while you work scenting the room with the smell of curry or cooking chicken...etc. Barf. Most offices you can't even eat a sandwich at your desk if its not a private office...let alone this kinda thing. Its a glorified crock pot in any case.
Alternate title: "How to get sent to HR". I once used a microwave rice cooker at work to make some fresh jasmine rice for my lunch and the bland people who live bland lives in a bland world complained about the "bad"(delicious) smell "stinking up the office".
That will partly depend on your culinary skills LOL. For me it's gotten me a lot more the 'good' kind of attention when lunch time comes around, the ladies love coming to me and asking for samples LOL
I’m an RA at my university and unfortunately in the dorms a lot of these kind of products are not allowed. If we are lucky enough parents will donate a microwave in the common areas for students to use. Currently my dorm has a terrible microwave that no longer has the power to heat up food like an average microwave. Sometimes it’ll take 5-6 minutes to heat up ramen or any dish. This would be pretty neat to have if universities would allow it- but I would make sure with anyone’s college that these are allowed.
I LOVE THIS, I Just bought a brand new itaki on the internet that someone!! sold for 10 bugs because he never used it. So, so happy you posted this! My meal is cooking beside me on my desk, I am IN LOVE with it already!
Oh my gosh that is amazing. I could just imagine people sitting in their cubicles. Cooking themselves a homemade meal at their desk. This is beyond excellent!
Oh my gosh, Emmy these are amazing. I just visited their website dreading the cost and they're super affordable too! Have to seriously think about getting one of these. Their size will help with portion control too.
I got em last Christmas thought be good for kids cause they look like small toys, but I use one myself now and it's enough to fill me. I'm a big guy too so that saying something!
I've seen ads for this on Facebook, but I'm always skeptical as to whether products in those ads are from legitimate companies. So thank you for showing us what these are like! ❤️
@@callmewaves1160 for sure! I was a little disappointed when I saw it needed a cord, but it hasn't really been a problem. I just leave it in the break room for about 30 minutes and come back to a fresh hot lunch. It's still really nice!
I drive long haul and recently got both of those models of lunch boxes as a gift to help cook on the road. I've been searching for some recipes and ideas of what I can cook with. I didn't know you could actually stir fry/fry food in the larger box! Love your videos, and love your reviews. Thank you!
I just have seven months until retirement... But I want an Itaki Pro for those seven months ! Well, I got one ! Merry Christmas to me ! 😁 And thank you to you, Emmy ! 😊
I'm pretty sure stoves don't just catch on fire. That's some shady cooking happening, or else the gas needs repaired and nobody should be touching it until its either fixed or replaced!
If they're "known to catch fire" surely maintenance are replacing them or checking the wiring? Tbh anything that heats up can catch fire...I remember my mates toaster blowing up in their room!
Toasters are very dangerous. They use a ton of watts like a blowdryer and it's essentially a mini-open oven. The thing she's using works like a kettle, at least the black one anyways. I would think it's fine as long as you don't touch the steam when it's hot.
My 9yo son found one of these at our corner donation store (donate something take something) and brought it home as a gift for me! Thank you for the demo, we can’t wait to get experimenting!
You should check out Miss Yeah. 😂😂😂 She cooks elaborate meals with "homemade" contraptions at her desk. It's for show, but hilarious to watch nonetheless. Her oldest videos look real, but now she's more famous, it's more of a production and looks very scripted.
Until I found the Hot Logic Mini and the Itaki pot, I used to carry a camping mess kit and a portable butane burner on the service van. I had customers ask more than once where the smell of garlic and pickled vegetables was coming from!
I've been using a lunch "crockpot" at work in the cold seasons a few years. I love it! Eat home cooked hot food. Microwaves don't heat very well so easy!
Peachy Pound I really enjoyed the video as well even though it was an ad. I just had a hard time getting past all of the slurping. That was one of the things that I was taught NOT to do at the table, LOL, so I guess it’s just Me 😁
I love this video! I've been researching these devices for about a month now. I finally bought the jumbo electric lunch box and the shabuki pot with steamer basket a couple days ago. I've been looking for a way to eat healthy, fresh, and cheap at work, and I think this is the answer! I can't wait to try everything out! Thank you Emmy for helping me understand these devices and educating me on a new kind of cuisine :)
Hélène Louise My husband and I took an 11 hour road trip and this would have been nice for when we stopped and had lunch. On the other hand we met some nice people at a Wendy’s-they’re the only place I eat chili out-and we got some good directions and hints for the Canadian toll roads.
I actually did something similar with a rice cooker that had a steamer attachment. It was great since I spent almost a year working out of town at a hotel.
I bought my Itaki pot for hotel stays on service calls. Sometimes all you want is a hot cup of good noodles and some pickled vegetables after a long day away from home.
I love broccoli, and sugar snap peas rock! Those gadgets look useful, but I really think there's limited work environments where you could use them. Many places have restrictions on having hot pots or plates at your desk. And slow-cooking something could lead to a lot of criticism from coworkers who have to smell it cooking for lengths of time.
Everyone is talking about how this would piss their coworkers off, but I have my own office (as does pretty much everyone in academia) and this is pretty perfect for that! It just depends on what you do and where you work.
I drove tractor-trailers for awhile a few years ago, so I purchased a similar (though simpler) 12 volt cooker. I would frequently drive to my first destination in parts unknown, with my cab emitting the aroma of a pancake house; this was surreal and rewarding. I had steaming hot sausage and pancakes, any morning I wanted it, cooking as I drove. :D
@@emmymade That one was called a "RoadPro". It was model RPSC-197-p and it's shaped like a classic "Well, I'm off to the mill!" lunch box. :) The little disposable aluminum trays, shaped especially for the cooker, were a bit costly, however; I mostly wrapped items in aluminum foil, which was also not quite a guilt-free consumable item. It was a nice treat, though, and it never cought on fire! :D
@@MizFrost I got one of those flat aluminium square ones at Walmart 4-5 years ago. They only heat up though though just enough to give off steam. These Itaki buggers I got last Christmas for the kids and I. They even cook raw meat well and pretty safe so I'd say it's worth it and no issues with em so far
I was thinking the little rice cooker lunchbox, plus a power inverter, means no more drive thru on long road trips, then you just need a 12 volt fridge/cooler for a cold drink. Sounds perfect.
I have the itaki and heat up leftovers in 15 minutes. So much better than heating up in the microwave. Hey, that ramen looks delicious. Ima gonna try that.
as an artist this seems amazing. without having to move from my desk i can get work done and take breaks when its done cooking aaaAAAA now i want one rlly baddd
something about her demeanor makes me trust her 100%. she just speaks in such a way that gives me the undeniable feeling that she knows exactly what she's talking about. like a soothing teacher.
We weren't supposed to do any cooking in our dorm room but I managed to sneak in an 8 burner commercial range and a 3 bay fryer. My roommates loved picking up server shifts for extra drinking money!
Wasn’t in college, had a friend and I smoked hookah. Conveniently my electric burner was good enough to cook homemade meals and since all I had to do was bring a small pot or small pan- we would make meals that everyone could eat and it was more convenient for me since I knew how to make homemade beef egg rolls (lumpia). Made a good side hustle out of it for anybody close by that wanted fried rice with an egg roll or 3:)
Thank you for sharing this. When we have to travel so much in hotel rooms for military, it is very difficult to cook with little to no equipment. We've tried portable stove top, rice cookers, etc etc but they tend to be to big or the hotel complains. The products your shared seem discreet enough to be very useful and such a variety of options.
Love it... I have a rice cooker someone gave me that only has an on/off button.... who knew all this stuff could be cooked in it... its a real energy saver in the summer here , no oven or standing over the hot stove.. i've been experimenting now with everything.. pasta, rice, meats... LOVE IT.....Thanks Emmy for showing how easy it can be
Oh my gosh. Totally love this. This would be such a time saver, not having to cook dinner and cool it before work (I work nightshift). This is awesome. Thanx for sharing Emmy!!!!
Thumbs up for the graveyard shift, did it for 12 years. Besides sleep deprivation, I HATED trying to find a nice hot meal at 7 am. Burger King, why no burgers for me!?!
This would be great for young adults who have just started living on their own. I remember I didn’t have any cooking ware when I moved into my first apartment alone. This is great because it’s the cook ware and also the dishes! No crowded sink.
I could see this working in an office with a kitchenette. We're always in the breakroom anyway, grabbing another cup of tea or coffee, filling up water bottles. Might as well keep an eye on your lunch as it simmers.
I wish I still worked front desk at a hotel. I'd get this just to make my old Indian boss furious. Well...pretend to be furious. He used to get onto me all the time for wearing 'running shoes'. They were loafers.... LOL It was almost sitcom like...I just did whatever I wanted and every now and then I'd hear him shouting my name from his office lol. One day a customer was giving me a hard time when checking in so I just said 'you know what. you aren't going to be staying here so it doesn't matter and ripped up the check in slip thing. Then I turned around and he was standing behind me lol shaking his head.
This is SUCH a good idea for a dorm room, but I'm not sure I would bring it to the office, not enough outlets and my coworkers might object to the smell.
I m scared to trust online stuff, but when it's you promoting it, i went quick and ordered it. This will be a great minihelper for my brother who is always busy and doesn't have much time to cook his own food and wash too much dishes, afterwards. Thank you so much Emmy
This video is very important to me. I kept seeing the commercial for this thing on IG and FB, so it was always in the back of my mind. However, this video really just sets my mind to get it. It shows the practicality and also how you would apply to use this in real life situations. Thank you so much
InfinityOrchid smokers get breaks to pollute their lungs, others should get the same amount of time too. You could make your lunch during your not a smoking break
This was really interesting and informative. We just signed a lease for our organization's first office space, and there is no break room. We plan to have a little fridge and a donated convection oven, but that's it. This seems like a perfect option! I'm really excited they you introduced me to this option. With all my current zoom at home meetings, too, I could see this saving time and providing more healthy meals.
I got an Itaki Pro because of this video. I own a café with a tiny kitchen and almost never have time to make food for myself on the equipment. So, I bring this. It's been so nice to have a hot meal that isn't the same stuff I serve every day or from a drive thru, delivery, etc. Thanks for doing this.. Also, the bit at the very, very end made me cackle.
Tell me why I was watching this while I was eating blueberries and strawberries and I’m like darn why did I just pack veggies to steam. Now I’m craving rice and noodles and all that good stuff lol
I had a little electric hot pot when I was in college. Made my fair share of ramen, macaroni and cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and blanched veggies. It had a metal interior, which held up really well and was easy to clean. Tempted to get one of these even though I have a full kitchen! I’m a sucker for a convenience gadget.
I saw an ad on facebook for this. Thought it was a great idea but wanted to see some reviews for it. Your video was part of the ad. I go to UA-cam to find out if it's worth it and bam it's you. After your video I'm totally sold, loved your input and display of what to do with it. 1st time using it no less. Liked and subbed. Awesome stuff. Thank you.
In Germany you are not allowed to use elektronics which are not fire proved by the technical inspection like TÜV in most companies. Bit för privat use seems to be interesting.
Imagine sitting in your cubicle and the cubicle across from yours smells like delicious home cooked meals
Imagine how it would smell if someone was cooking fish or something really smelly lol
kbawler where I work, there’s a sign asking people to not cook fish in the break room lol
@@razrv3lc I worked at a call center for a short period of time. The sign in the breakroom said "do not heat fish or broccoli, it's bad enough working here" lol
This is when you practice your friend-makin skills :3
@@ksawler2 I work in a call center! People are so gross, but it drives me up the wall when someone makes popcorn..I Want It!!!
"Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that's why I cook on company time."
Wobbly spotted. 👍
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I love how she explains everything so thoroughly without a condescending tone. She never sounds all-knowing or rude, she sounds extremely well informed and educated about whatever she is talking about. I love her very much!!
Brooklyn Sizemore AND her hard times videos. She’s never disrespectful, always very informal and willing to try everything. She never says “that’s disgusting” she just says “personally it’s not my favorite” and it really feels nice because there are people in that situation or have been in a situation where they had to eat say: the clay cookies. She was very informal and polite 🥰
@tommy aronson she's always like that, don't be a dick
@tommy aronson even before she received sponsors, she has always been respectful and speaks in this same manner. You should check out her earlier videos or other videos without sponsors. Her personality hasn't changed through the years she's been making these videos. ✌
@tommy aronson There's always has to be one of you to give a snarky comment on a channel brimming with positivity. You can go with that attitude.
And how she gets so excited when things turn out good, like she doubted it would work. Most folks are like “I NEVER make mistakes, My shit ALWAYS smells like roses.”
As someone who basically has everything squeezed into a single bedroom, this video's amazing.
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You might want to look into an instant pot, the main advantage of these is portability but neither of these seems to have a lot of Versatility beyond what you can get out of a standard small rice cooker or crock pot. If you're just setting up a desktop kitchen for a dorm or efficiency apartment you will get a lot more mileage out of an instant pot. That being said I suspect that these are a lot cheaper then a full-blown instant pot and I consider a rice cooker one of the most wonderful tools ever conceived for a extreme budget situation. Free Pro tip a good rice cooker can make a Zatarain's box simply by dumping in the ingredients in flipping a switch
@@mrspeigle1 So I keep hearing. I also notice the InstaPot brand also has that new weird blender/cooker hybrid too now.
@@mrspeigle1 I have instant pot and air fryer too. I love airfryer but instant pot is so heavy and only cook congee and stew with and too complicated. Also I heard on news once instant pot exploded a few years ago so stopped using it since. This looks much more convenient
@@emmymade Why is part of the video tinted blue?
I love how she pretended to have a 9-5 job just so we can get the full effect.
i thought that was really stupid
I thought that was funny and enjoyed it
@@JoshAllenIsAwful you must be super fun at parties...
@Fart Party Plus Jesus christ lmao
Fart Party Plus I feel like I’m reading comments from 2008 lmao
Me: *lives with parents, full working stove, pots and pans”
Also me: “I need this for my room”
Same. I already have a minifridge, microwave, Nespresso coffeemaker and electric water kettle in my room. Now I need the Itaki Shabuki and then I pretty much have a full functioning kitchen. 😂
@@Kimdah_ do u have an ensuite? If you had washed your clothes there then you have a studio apartment..
@@mariacheng4226 I’m a student and have no idea what you mean..
@@Kimdah_ ensuite, a room/bedroom directly attached to a bathroom.
@@Leo_Keys Nope, I do not have an ensuite.
I’m actually doing this inside my rig right now. I’m a long haul trucker so space is very limited, so over the years I’ve learned to cook in tight spaces. I’ve done some ribeye steak and stir fried.
Safe travels and healthy sustaining meals!
Kheam Hem did not even think of that! I bet it's delightful having that on the road. stay safe!!
What small cooker do you use to cook in?
Aaaaaa is
I only have a microwave oven and kettle. Does that count?
I can see the email from HR about not cooking at your desk.
Kari Downs right, my former job, it was “stealing energy” if we charged our phones at our desk.
Valerie Foster 😐. That place seems petty.
@@valerief1231 my job used the if your devices are plugged in it will be seen as "unofficial or stealing data download" excuse.
My HR would be at my desk with empty dishes and eating utensils....along with my director, the other directors, the GM.........
😂 should post on UA-cam. See how many guys get in trouble for cooking at your desk.
This is ideal for truckers, van lifers, dorm rooms, homeless people, etc. So versatile! I was looking for a gift for a local homeless couple who hate to waste money on eating out. They could buy the ingredients they need at the store then cook wherever they go to charge their phones and stuff.
do they have eletricity??
I have a real heart for the homeless and want to thank you for helping this couple. Preparing food is a major issue for those who are without stable housing.
@@michellep1555 ive seen many using public outleets and libarys
it still takes some time to cook, and they'd need to be there for awhile. I don't think a library would let you bring food in there. Food could attract vermin and libraries don't want that, plus it would smell
I'm non of the above - I'm just a lazy person, who wants to put stuff in the machine and forget about it until, it's done. Just bought it. :P
Perfect for a dorm. I could never get away with this at work.
I feel like most people would not get away with this at work, for a number of reasons.
Wish I'd have had one or both of these cookers when I was a student years ago, along w. a small microwave oven, too. In addition to a dorm 'frig, I only had a hot plate then to cook with back then!
What about cooking in the break room?
Exactly
That's exactly what I was thinking. Work? No I'm not getting away with that. BITD I had only a cheap hot pot in the dorm. These things would have been far superior.
I absolutely do not need this gadget, and yet I MUST HAVE IT IMMEDIATELY.
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Deb B it’s like watching an infomercial at 3am .... MUST BUY!
I so cannot afford another gadget but I WANT one NOW!
100% agree!
Boss: “Where are my files? Meeting in 5.”
Me: “wAIt mY OniOnS Not DonE yEt”
I love this but I also like how it implies that you're just cooking a whole onion, with no other vegetables and not chopped or anything.
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If you’re a lazy student you can also just eat straight out of the pot lol
omg i just assumed thats what your supposed to do looool
That's how I do it. The whole point is convenience and it's got everything you need already. If you got a water bottle, you don't even need to go to the lunch room.
Probably that's why this is invented 😂😂 I since I live alone I rarely use plate or bowl compare to small frying pan (wok) and small pot :P
regardless of laziness, i would think they made it with the intent that people would eat from it. You're going to have to wash it anyway so why both pouring it out if it's a meal for one. It's another dish to wash.
that is what i would do and i am not even a studen
Being in the military and living in the dorms or “barracks” and having to use a public kitchen this looks so convenient. I hate eating at the DFAC/ Chow hall because the food isn’t cooked all the way (raw chicken, spoiled food, no flavor, or barely edible) definitely buying this
These would be perfect for people that lives in their RV’s or Vans! 😍
Kev... yep. all else needed is solar, batteries, and an inverter.
Or truck driver
@@phcert6267 or a kind person with an outlet to spare
Oh wow, over 300 likes, thanks guys! Lol
Yes i was just thinking how many watts these things run and how many amp hours to cook 30 min meals. May be better to quickly heat Leftovers in.. or looks like it was quick to boil water.
wow, it took until the last few minutes before I realized that I just watched a 23 minute ad, willingly.
yup, gifted the products so she would talk about em. theyre not UL tested nor certified. buyer beware
Lol same I want one but my job would probably write me up
because it's an interesting product
not sure how useful it is, but interesting nonetheless
Pay for Premium and skip the ads. Totally worth it.
@@eugeniasyro7315 The video WAS the ad! I enjoyed it, though.
this is more efficient for college students who wanna cook in their dorms
I'm a nurse overnight and this would be convenient for us. They shut down the cafeteria so we cant even get a salad. I think this would be so good. I dont have to wait on microwave or anything.
@@sammjones55 Stay safe.
As a college student we still wouldn't be allowed to have these in our dorms. Anything with a "hot plate" isn't allowed
@@stonecodfish2365 truer words haven't ever been spoken
@@stonecodfish2365 FACTs!!!! Fuckked up but true
I live alone, and I will always live alone until I'm old and feeble, and this looks perfect for a one person home.
It is perfect for that. I use mine just about every day at home.
I have one and it's really good for home use as well when you're making a big meal on the stove but want lunch on the side as well without using a microwave. I don't bring it to work as much anymore because my first Itaki got stolen when I forgot to take it home. It's very sad when the people you work with can't be trusted.
Salem, get an air fryer instead. Gives you more options.
Kathy Wise That sucks. I hate thieves. They was probably eyeing it from the first time they saw you with it smh.
Salem l dude just buy a pot and pan??
I love this for single people who don’t want to cook big meals at home and eat leftovers for days (some of which never gets eaten).
And for people who have picky family members and want to eat something different!
Yes, newly divorced, and just cooking for myself, this is really very attractive.
That's better than an office setting 😅
Oh, sweet. I had opened UA-cam this afternoon before leaving unexpectedly. I stopped at a thrift store on my way home and found an Itaki Pro. I just got back home and found this video listed among my recommendations. Now I know how to use it !
You lucky duck!
Holy cow! How lucky 😁
I’m officially nominating Emmy for an Emmy for her portrayal of tired person packing their lunch for the next day..:) Eat Kentucky Moss
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Isn't she the cutest? I second your nomination.
Isn't she the best!!
I would back that nomination !
Eat Kentucky moss LMAOOO
This would be good for a single person living alone for making dinner, or a senior who might forget to turn something off, the first one that shuts off automatically.
yeah that 'Featureman' guy on youtube
Cant count how many times my grandmother forgot to turn off the stove or had to microwave her meals to eat because she couldnt cook anymore being so forgetful.
Totally! 😳
I bought this once or twice but gave it away becoz my mom was concerned about the water being inside there n getting moldy. Wish I had one but too many pots n pans in the house now.
Dead Gorgon I’m there already. Senior!
Thank you for this! I bought my husband one of the Itaki boxes about 18 months ago, so he could cook himself some food at work. However, apart from opening the parcel and looking inside the box, it's not been outside the box since. I am going to make sure he sees this video and learns what to do so he can start using it!
When I was in early elementary I ate out of my thermos behind a book. This would have really stepped up my game
When we go hiking we have a hotdog thermos and just keep them in the boiling water in the thermos. It's great as a hiking meal❄️ or, soups ofc 😉 or some kind of stew. Thermoses are underrated
@@Surdeigt Absolutely!!!😊
💨 These are the cutest little things. I am going to get one for my granddaughter who will be starting college next fall. Thanks for another fantastic video Emmy.
My pleasure!
If she's in a dorm you might want to consult with dorm guidelines for appliances first (if she knows where she's going). I don't know if this would count as an "exposed heating element" if those are banned.
@@t.o.4251 Why would the dorm head know? Who's gonna tell them?
My oldest just started college this fall. He packed one of these along with a kettle. Haven't heard him having any trouble with it so far. It uses same wattage as the kettle so I don't see what the issue would be. Just teach em common sense. It turns off on its own anyways. If they ask tell em it's a toy hehe
@@cutienerdgirl speaking as a former RA, there are normally room checks and safety inspections that go on. We were well acquainted with what things were allowed and anything not allowed we would have them explain what it was and if necessary confiscate the items and/or send them to our supervisors to get a better judgement of the item in question. That being said if it wasn't a hot plate we generally didn't really care.
I have a couple nurse coworkers who brought this (or something similar to this) to work. Definitely makes break time (if you get one) more rewarding. ❤
I appreciate the effort into the story telling of going to work 😂
that buttoned pajama top got me
I was scrolling and randomly disliked your comment by accident wtf 😅 sorry lmao
Imagine sitting in the breakroom and Amanda from accounting whips this out
Ill be her friend to get a few bites of dat food 👀
🤣
She would too, the smug overorganised cow.
Aircastles101 the read is real....lol
I am Amanda from accounting.
Her voice!
This came up as an ad and I watched the entire thing and then found her channel so I could listen to her before I fall asleep...!
This video should be called “How to make your coworkers jealous”
How to make your coworkers nauseous.
@@wildough Maybe works in Japan but there isn't an office in the US that would allow this to happen. its GROSS. It has to cook all day while you work scenting the room with the smell of curry or cooking chicken...etc. Barf. Most offices you can't even eat a sandwich at your desk if its not a private office...let alone this kinda thing. Its a glorified crock pot in any case.
Alternate title: "How to get sent to HR". I once used a microwave rice cooker at work to make some fresh jasmine rice for my lunch and the bland people who live bland lives in a bland world complained about the "bad"(delicious) smell "stinking up the office".
That will partly depend on your culinary skills LOL. For me it's gotten me a lot more the 'good' kind of attention when lunch time comes around, the ladies love coming to me and asking for samples LOL
or, "how to turn ur coworkers into ur close friends by making fresh food for them"
Like seriously, ppl in college/university should really have this.
Teviano Its a very good graduation gift. Most colleges don't allow the hotplate. So this is a very good thing for students.
I had a “Hot Pot” in college, back in the late 1970s. I used that thing all the time.
I wish I had this in college!
when i was a student, i had a rice cooker that doubled as a steamer and slow cooker, i loved it.
I’m an RA at my university and unfortunately in the dorms a lot of these kind of products are not allowed. If we are lucky enough parents will donate a microwave in the common areas for students to use. Currently my dorm has a terrible microwave that no longer has the power to heat up food like an average microwave. Sometimes it’ll take 5-6 minutes to heat up ramen or any dish. This would be pretty neat to have if universities would allow it- but I would make sure with anyone’s college that these are allowed.
I LOVE THIS, I Just bought a brand new itaki on the internet that someone!! sold for 10 bugs because he never used it. So, so happy you posted this! My meal is cooking beside me on my desk, I am IN LOVE with it already!
She has like the most calming voice ever! Also had no idea these cooking things existed! Seems like a good idea
Oh my gosh that is amazing. I could just imagine people sitting in their cubicles. Cooking themselves a homemade meal at their desk. This is beyond excellent!
I don't know, but to me it sounds like a distopia nightmare
Same. It sounds incredibly sad despite how great the product is lol
I had to think for a second about what you said. Cubicles are toilets in Britain
ƎʍiLo oh no that has gone to a really bad place.
Ritchie no it’s a way to have really good cooked food for yourself. Also inexpensive to boot!!!!
I love how she gives actually honest and helpful reviews of the products and doesn't just say they are great .
Oh my gosh, Emmy these are amazing. I just visited their website dreading the cost and they're super affordable too! Have to seriously think about getting one of these. Their size will help with portion control too.
I got em last Christmas thought be good for kids cause they look like small toys, but I use one myself now and it's enough to fill me. I'm a big guy too so that saying something!
Ozai75 sammmeee!!!!!!!! I was like what!! 50$$$ can’t wait to get mine 😭😭
I've seen ads for this on Facebook, but I'm always skeptical as to whether products in those ads are from legitimate companies. So thank you for showing us what these are like! ❤️
I fell for those Facebook ads and got one, and it's really this amazing! Everyone at work loves it lol
Me too! Now that she reviewed it I will get one
Careful who you but it from, some sellers overpriced these products!
@@andreatorres5243 I imagine these would be a lot more convenient if they were chargeable.
@@callmewaves1160 for sure! I was a little disappointed when I saw it needed a cord, but it hasn't really been a problem. I just leave it in the break room for about 30 minutes and come back to a fresh hot lunch. It's still really nice!
I drive long haul and recently got both of those models of lunch boxes as a gift to help cook on the road. I've been searching for some recipes and ideas of what I can cook with. I didn't know you could actually stir fry/fry food in the larger box! Love your videos, and love your reviews. Thank you!
I just have seven months until retirement... But I want an Itaki Pro for those seven months !
Well, I got one !
Merry Christmas to me ! 😁
And thank you to you, Emmy ! 😊
I hope you enjoy your retirement
Awesome!
Do you love it
@@sheliafrench7857 Have not received it yet, it's on its way.
Gotta have both! 😆
As someone who lives in student housing where the stoves are known to catch fire, this would make my life so much easier
And safer ... best of luck in your studies and stay safe over the holiday season.
I'm pretty sure stoves don't just catch on fire. That's some shady cooking happening, or else the gas needs repaired and nobody should be touching it until its either fixed or replaced!
Any large heating surface can be prone to fire. Just place a piece of tissue paper on a stovetop and itll burn like a match.
If they're "known to catch fire" surely maintenance are replacing them or checking the wiring? Tbh anything that heats up can catch fire...I remember my mates toaster blowing up in their room!
Toasters are very dangerous. They use a ton of watts like a blowdryer and it's essentially a mini-open oven. The thing she's using works like a kettle, at least the black one anyways. I would think it's fine as long as you don't touch the steam when it's hot.
My 9yo son found one of these at our corner donation store (donate something take something) and brought it home as a gift for me!
Thank you for the demo, we can’t wait to get experimenting!
“Green onions of course are clutch.” This is my new favorite quote
I need that on a shirt! 👌
lol i cant find it, what timestamp
langton mwanza 16:21
As someone who is not so fond of cooking, this seems like a wonderful thing to keep me from eating frozen food and ordering out a lot.
Your clapping after eating sugar snap peas was the cutest thing! Made me so happy.
Why microwave fish in the break room when you can cook stir fry at your desk
This...😷
Oh my gosh I hope you don't microwave fish in the breakroom!
lawful evil.
😂😂😂
@Spookay T'is Me lol "you goose" is my new favorite cute insult
Can you imagine sitting at your desk and suddenly hear the sound of hot oil from a few cubicles behind you?
😂😂😂 Just imagining this makes me laugh
😂🤣
You should check out Miss Yeah. 😂😂😂 She cooks elaborate meals with "homemade" contraptions at her desk. It's for show, but hilarious to watch nonetheless. Her oldest videos look real, but now she's more famous, it's more of a production and looks very scripted.
Until I found the Hot Logic Mini and the Itaki pot, I used to carry a camping mess kit and a portable butane burner on the service van. I had customers ask more than once where the smell of garlic and pickled vegetables was coming from!
I'll be drooling for sure
I've been using a lunch "crockpot" at work in the cold seasons a few years. I love it! Eat home cooked hot food. Microwaves don't heat very well so easy!
She’s very cute, extremely intelligent, and delightfully wholesome.
That's the reason half a million people watched this video.
you clearly have not met moma emmy
And married too
Luis Miguel Álvarez yeah I just started watching her. I can’t stand 99% of people on here but she seems super mature and real.
Peachy Pound I really enjoyed the video as well even though it was an ad. I just had a hard time getting past all of the slurping. That was one of the things that I was taught NOT to do at the table, LOL, so I guess it’s just Me 😁
Imagine rolling into the office and everybody in the place has got a hotpot plugged in, cooking away for lunch. That could get crazy.
I was imagining a row of hot pots in the pantry.
😂 I can see your boss having a sign says no hotpots.
I'd be the bitch that complained and get it all shut down. I hate the smell of food if I'm not actively eating, it makes me gag. OCD thing.
@@caligulalonghbottom2629 Ugh, quit then.
@@caligulalonghbottom2629 Do not try to change 99% of the people for 1%. Especially if it's a good things. Also, get help for your OCD
I love this video! I've been researching these devices for about a month now. I finally bought the jumbo electric lunch box and the shabuki pot with steamer basket a couple days ago. I've been looking for a way to eat healthy, fresh, and cheap at work, and I think this is the answer! I can't wait to try everything out! Thank you Emmy for helping me understand these devices and educating me on a new kind of cuisine :)
I think the smaller cooker would be nice when staying in a hotel to warm chili or soup.
I didn't even think about that! Great road trip item
Hélène Louise My husband and I took an 11 hour road trip and this would have been nice for when we stopped and had lunch. On the other hand we met some nice people at a Wendy’s-they’re the only place I eat chili out-and we got some good directions and hints for the Canadian toll roads.
@@winebox did you hear about the Wendy's chili with someone's cut off finger in it?!
I actually did something similar with a rice cooker that had a steamer attachment. It was great since I spent almost a year working out of town at a hotel.
I bought my Itaki pot for hotel stays on service calls. Sometimes all you want is a hot cup of good noodles and some pickled vegetables after a long day away from home.
I love broccoli, and sugar snap peas rock! Those gadgets look useful, but I really think there's limited work environments where you could use them. Many places have restrictions on having hot pots or plates at your desk. And slow-cooking something could lead to a lot of criticism from coworkers who have to smell it cooking for lengths of time.
Everyone is talking about how this would piss their coworkers off, but I have my own office (as does pretty much everyone in academia) and this is pretty perfect for that! It just depends on what you do and where you work.
Bill Blass I’m a university professor! So academia is anyone who works in an educational role in post-secondary education
Just give it a minute, they’ll throw you all in cubicles soon.
True 😂 you can close your door and enjoy a hot meal
Make sure you cook with an opened window!
I have my own office (at a university) and this would be perfect.
I drove tractor-trailers for awhile a few years ago, so I purchased a similar (though simpler) 12 volt cooker. I would frequently drive to my first destination in parts unknown, with my cab emitting the aroma of a pancake house; this was surreal and rewarding. I had steaming hot sausage and pancakes, any morning I wanted it, cooking as I drove. :D
Nice! Do you have any recommendations? I would love to test one out on a road trip.
I think Wish has one that runs on the car's cigarette lighter.
@@emmymade That one was called a "RoadPro". It was model RPSC-197-p and it's shaped like a classic "Well, I'm off to the mill!" lunch box. :) The little disposable aluminum trays, shaped especially for the cooker, were a bit costly, however; I mostly wrapped items in aluminum foil, which was also not quite a guilt-free consumable item. It was a nice treat, though, and it never cought on fire! :D
@@MizFrost I got one of those flat aluminium square ones at Walmart 4-5 years ago. They only heat up though though just enough to give off steam. These Itaki buggers I got last Christmas for the kids and I. They even cook raw meat well and pretty safe so I'd say it's worth it and no issues with em so far
I was thinking the little rice cooker lunchbox, plus a power inverter, means no more drive thru on long road trips, then you just need a 12 volt fridge/cooler for a cold drink. Sounds perfect.
I have the itaki and heat up leftovers in 15 minutes. So much better than heating up in the microwave. Hey, that ramen looks delicious. Ima gonna try that.
This is so perfect for me! Uni food often leaves much to be desired, and my dorm room is tiny so i will 10000% get one of these! Thankyou Emmy! 💨
Look at the small insta pots...they do much more and the small version is about the same as the white pot.
@@rachelpatterson1225 You absolutely right, I never thought about getting a 3 quart instant pot !
Love this idea....but my coworkers would riot over the smells. But I would have loved this in college!
I live alone and with this pandemic I get a little more lonely until I became a beautiful lovely and learned so many recipes. Thank you Emmy!
Last time I went hospital, they kept me waiting forever, I wonder if they would mind me cooking up a storm while I wait....
Fod real! I got so starving!!😂
Yea My average wait time in ER is 12 hours. In pain and
starving. I need this gadget now!
Jen you've almost convinced me to buy one haha
as an artist this seems amazing. without having to move from my desk i can get work done and take breaks when its done cooking aaaAAAA now i want one rlly baddd
something about her demeanor makes me trust her 100%. she just speaks in such a way that gives me the undeniable feeling that she knows exactly what she's talking about. like a soothing teacher.
My daughter’s dorm room came with a fridge and microwave. Appliances with heating elements aren’t allowed but her roommate smuggled in a rice cooker.
Reported
Our dorm didn't have any cooking appliances, we smuggled rice cooker and kettle. Every gal has a rice cooker and no one reports.
@@Msliliheart What University amd dorm hall so I can report u 2
We weren't supposed to do any cooking in our dorm room but I managed to sneak in an 8 burner commercial range and a 3 bay fryer. My roommates loved picking up server shifts for extra drinking money!
Wasn’t in college, had a friend and I smoked hookah. Conveniently my electric burner was good enough to cook homemade meals and since all I had to do was bring a small pot or small pan- we would make meals that everyone could eat and it was more convenient for me since I knew how to make homemade beef egg rolls (lumpia). Made a good side hustle out of it for anybody close by that wanted fried rice with an egg roll or 3:)
I appreciated the special effects and costume changes. 😄 💨
Thank you! 😅
"It's midnight. It's time to pack your lunch."
Yeah, that.
I was like :"What the heck?" ^^
I know....lol hilarious
The Japanese are workaholics.
They might actually be so busy they pack lunches at midnight.
However, I don't think they pack it in the dark.
@@Ghoststone1 me too. I work an hour and I need a drink.
~Answers phone~ Good morning, thank you for calling- oh that sound? I’m just sautéing some chicken at my desk.
the scammer call centers would love it.
😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing this. When we have to travel so much in hotel rooms for military, it is very difficult to cook with little to no equipment. We've tried portable stove top, rice cookers, etc etc but they tend to be to big or the hotel complains. The products your shared seem discreet enough to be very useful and such a variety of options.
Love it... I have a rice cooker someone gave me that only has an on/off button.... who knew all this stuff could be cooked in it... its a real energy saver in the summer here , no oven or standing over the hot stove.. i've been experimenting now with everything.. pasta, rice, meats... LOVE IT.....Thanks Emmy for showing how easy it can be
I like how she ate 3 full lunches at her desk like I do everyday.
Lucky. I don't have time for 3 lunches.
@brian soares you don't understand sarcasm do you? Life must be fun for you.
Oh my gosh. Totally love this. This would be such a time saver, not having to cook dinner and cool it before work (I work nightshift). This is awesome. Thanx for sharing Emmy!!!!
Thumbs up for the graveyard shift, did it for 12 years. Besides sleep deprivation, I HATED trying to find a nice hot meal at 7 am. Burger King, why no burgers for me!?!
This would be great for young adults who have just started living on their own. I remember I didn’t have any cooking ware when I moved into my first apartment alone. This is great because it’s the cook ware and also the dishes! No crowded sink.
I could see this working in an office with a kitchenette. We're always in the breakroom anyway, grabbing another cup of tea or coffee, filling up water bottles. Might as well keep an eye on your lunch as it simmers.
“I just farted, did you hear that?” 😂 hahaha you’re absolutely great!
Brittnay Mutarelli yo I thought I was going crazy. I started searching the comments for this. Lol
@@ggjosh3296 same! 😂
If my boss heard me over at my desk frying up chicken. 😂😂
Then bringing over a bowl🤣😂🤣🤣
The Trend 😫🤣🤣
I wish I still worked front desk at a hotel. I'd get this just to make my old Indian boss furious. Well...pretend to be furious. He used to get onto me all the time for wearing 'running shoes'. They were loafers.... LOL It was almost sitcom like...I just did whatever I wanted and every now and then I'd hear him shouting my name from his office lol. One day a customer was giving me a hard time when checking in so I just said 'you know what. you aren't going to be staying here so it doesn't matter and ripped up the check in slip thing. Then I turned around and he was standing behind me lol shaking his head.
This so funny
@@theTrend7 😂😂😂😂
Thanks!
This is SUCH a good idea for a dorm room, but I'm not sure I would bring it to the office, not enough outlets and my coworkers might object to the smell.
You could always cook it in the break room
Being Japanese, i love how emmy pronounces Japanese words like a local
Despite being chinese/american
I m scared to trust online stuff, but when it's you promoting it, i went quick and ordered it. This will be a great minihelper for my brother who is always busy and doesn't have much time to cook his own food and wash too much dishes, afterwards.
Thank you so much Emmy
This video is very important to me. I kept seeing the commercial for this thing on IG and FB, so it was always in the back of my mind. However, this video really just sets my mind to get it. It shows the practicality and also how you would apply to use this in real life situations. Thank you so much
Trick with cheese and instant noodles... holy cow... this has changed my life. Thank you for posting this video! :D
Also, cream cheese is pretty darn good in instant noodles.
Wooden fork......
Metal chopsticks.....
Your eccentricities keep me comming back. I adore you!
Boss: "did you finish the report?"
Me: "Not yet, I need to make lunch!"
Definitely what I would tell my boss! Then I'll ask: "Would you like some?"
@@khanglo6326 haha.
@@khanglo6326 i knows thats right if we would like to keep our jobs lol
InfinityOrchid smokers get breaks to pollute their lungs, others should get the same amount of time too. You could make your lunch during your not a smoking break
Boss: where's my report? What's that smell, Are you sauteing vegetables?
Me: what smell?
The auto generated captions said “[applause]” when you were stirring the ramen 😂 also... “meet the lucky mouse” !! That’s a new one.
This was really interesting and informative. We just signed a lease for our organization's first office space, and there is no break room. We plan to have a little fridge and a donated convection oven, but that's it. This seems like a perfect option! I'm really excited they you introduced me to this option. With all my current zoom at home meetings, too, I could see this saving time and providing more healthy meals.
When she tried the steamed veggies. Her face was priceless. It read I have to fake that I like this food 😂😂😂😂😅😂
You could hear the raw broccoli crunch clearly lol.
I dunno what soggy brocollis yall are eating but the brocollis that I eat are that crunchy.
She doesn't fake not liking something though?
Anyone else hypnotized by her? Such a relaxing video.
Oh I loved mine I gave mine to my daughter and I'm buying the jumbo one I have made so many good meals in this everything comes out so good and tasty
I own a pot just like that for my dorm and it’s amazing! Always boiling eggs lol.
@xplus93 X'DDDD
Does it take forever to cook boiled eggs?
@@theTrend7 Around 10 minutes
I would love an Itaki if it came with an Emmy who would prep some delicious and creative meals. 😊😊😊
I just love mine! I put in the break room 15 or so before lunch, it’s perfect! I bought one for my niece at the university.
Ironically enough, so stinking cute is exactly what I thought when Emmy went as far as to pack a fake lunch for herself for this cooking demo 😫❤️
How does she know I wait till midnight to pack my lunch?!
She knows us all too well. :)
Lol🤣🤣🤣
I got an Itaki Pro because of this video. I own a café with a tiny kitchen and almost never have time to make food for myself on the equipment. So, I bring this. It's been so nice to have a hot meal that isn't the same stuff I serve every day or from a drive thru, delivery, etc. Thanks for doing this..
Also, the bit at the very, very end made me cackle.
Tell me why I was watching this while I was eating blueberries and strawberries and I’m like darn why did I just pack veggies to steam. Now I’m craving rice and noodles and all that good stuff lol
I had a little electric hot pot when I was in college. Made my fair share of ramen, macaroni and cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and blanched veggies. It had a metal interior, which held up really well and was easy to clean. Tempted to get one of these even though I have a full kitchen! I’m a sucker for a convenience gadget.
I know this is probably not practical for many people. but watching these ideas just makes me happy.
I’ve had both for weeks at my office now and I love making steamed egg and ramen with them! It’s such a nifty gadget to have around
Ooohhhhh!!! Steamed egg would be so nice in that!
Definitely buying the one with the handle for my hot pot obsessed daughter, this is perfect for her.
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I saw an ad on facebook for this. Thought it was a great idea but wanted to see some reviews for it. Your video was part of the ad. I go to UA-cam to find out if it's worth it and bam it's you.
After your video I'm totally sold, loved your input and display of what to do with it. 1st time using it no less.
Liked and subbed. Awesome stuff. Thank you.
" it's midnight, time to pack your lunch " 😂😂😂😂😂 I'm always so high when I watch your videos it's amazing !!!
I like the idea but Americans would find a way to take you to court over this
In Germany you are not allowed to use elektronics which are not fire proved by the technical inspection like TÜV in most companies. Bit för privat use seems to be interesting.
Right so true
Fire hazard
That’s why everybody wants to come to America. LOL.
toppmax so true tho ngl