Alan Lu
Recent articles by Alan Lu
Sharp R82STMA microwave review
Microwaves
Easy to use with even results but it's a tad slow; still a good buy but there are slightly better options around
Sage by Heston Blumenthal Risotto Plus
KitchenNot the most refined rice cooker by any stretch, but the Risotto Plus is far more versatile than its name suggests
Zojirushi NS-YSQ10: Expensive, but a brilliant rice cooker
Home appliancesNot everyone will want to spend this kind of money, but for perfect rice every time there's nothing better
Zojirushi NS-TSQ10: The best rice cooker to buy
Home appliancesIf you want the best rice cooker there is, then the Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 is difficult to beat
Samsung MG23K3575 review
MicrowavesThere's a lot to like about this quiet and quick microwave if you're happy to take manual control
Hotpoint Ultimate Collection MWH33343B microwave review
MicrowavesA big microwave, inside and out, with some good results but defrosting was slow and the controls are a bit fiddly
Panasonic NN-CS894 review
MicrowavesA great-looking microwave with lots of features but it struggled with some of our tests which isn't on at this price
Daewoo KOC9Q1T Combination Microwave Oven review
MicrowavesThe controls could be clearer but the Daewoo KOC9Q1T delivered a good all-round performance at a low price
Russell Hobbs RHM2361GCG Digital Microwave review
MicrowavesThe RHM2361GCG isn't the cheapest but it looks smart and excelled in all our tests
Sage by Heston Blumenthal The Quick Touch Crisp review
MicrowavesDespite its gastronomic patronage, The Quick Touch Crisp is simple and straightforward to use, plus it's highly effective