Can it cook more than ramen?

Yes. It handles pasta, soups, stir-fries, eggs, hashbrowns and small breakfast skillets, though portions stay single-serving.

How many portions does it make?

About one. The pan is sized for a single block of ramen or one small meal, not for cooking for two.

Does it need special cookware or accessories?

No. You cook directly in the pan and use the included lid; no separate pots or inserts are needed.

The nonstick pan wipes clean, but the pan and lid should be hand washed rather than put in a dishwasher.

Can I use it in a dorm or RV?

Yes. At 260 watts it draws little power and its small size suits dorm desks, RVs and campers, though check your outlet and cord reach.

How does it compare with a full electric skillet?

It is smaller, lighter and cheaper to run but far less powerful, so it cannot sear, brown or cook for a family the way a full-size skillet can.

MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker, Ramen Cooker and Electric Hot Pot

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$12.97at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker, Ramen Cooker and Electric Hot Pot

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Last seen at $12.97 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker, Ramen Cooker and Electric Hot Pot

The MyMini is a compact 260-watt electric skillet and rapid noodle maker sold under the Nostalgia MyMini line. It is a small plug-in pan with a transparent lid and cool-touch handles, meant for single portions of ramen, pasta, soups, stir-fries, eggs and hashbrowns. It suits dorm rooms, small kitchens, RVs and anyone cooking for one. Against full-size electric skillets and multi-cup hot pots it trades capacity and power for countertop space and quick single-serving cooking, and owners report it does small jobs well but heats unevenly and has little room for more than one portion.

Best forCooking for oneDorm rooms and small apartmentsRVs and campersQuick ramen, eggs and single-skillet meals

Pros

Small footprint saves countertop space
Light enough to store in a cabinet
Transparent lid lets you watch food cook
Cool-touch handles on pan and lid
Heats up quickly for single portions
Simple plug-in operation with no settings to learn

Cons

260 watts is low, so browning and searing are weak
Capacity fits roughly one serving
Heating is uneven across the pan
Short power cord limits where you can use it
Lid and nonstick surface need hand washing

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What reviewers say

4.2 / 53,145 ratings

Ratings average 4.2 from over 3,000 buyers, and most praise it as a cheap, compact way to cook ramen and eggs for one. Complaints center on uneven heating, small capacity and weak browning.

What people mention

SizeMixedBuyers like how little counter space it takes but say it holds only about one portion.
HeatingCriticisedOwners report hot and cool spots and slow, uneven cooking at 260 watts.
BrowningCriticisedReviewers say it steams and warms food more than it sears or browns it.
Ease of usePraisedPlug it in, wait for it to heat, and cook; buyers call it simple and quick for ramen and eggs.
BuildMixedThe light plastic body and short cord draw complaints, though the cool-touch handles and lid are liked.
CleanupMixedThe nonstick surface wipes out easily, but the lid and pan are not dishwasher safe.

About the MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker, Ramen Cooker and Electric Hot Pot

The MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker is a personal electric skillet and rapid noodle maker. It cooks single portions of ramen, pasta, soups, stir-fries, eggs, hashbrowns and breakfast skillets.

To use it, plug it in, wait a few minutes for it to preheat, and start cooking. It has 260 watts of power. The skillet pan and the transparent lid have cool-touch handles.

It is compact and lightweight, so it takes up little counter space. It suits small kitchens, apartments, dorms, RVs and campers.

Power: 260 watts
Handles: Cool-touch handles on the pan and lid
Lid: Transparent
Color: Black
Brand: MyMini

Specifications

color: BlackSource
size: One SizeSource

Questions and answers

Can it cook more than ramen?: Yes. It handles pasta, soups, stir-fries, eggs, hashbrowns and small breakfast skillets, though portions stay single-serving.
How many portions does it make?: About one. The pan is sized for a single block of ramen or one small meal, not for cooking for two.
Does it need special cookware or accessories?: No. You cook directly in the pan and use the included lid; no separate pots or inserts are needed.
Is it easy to clean?: The nonstick pan wipes clean, but the pan and lid should be hand washed rather than put in a dishwasher.
Can I use it in a dorm or RV?: Yes. At 260 watts it draws little power and its small size suits dorm desks, RVs and campers, though check your outlet and cord reach.
How does it compare with a full electric skillet?: It is smaller, lighter and cheaper to run but far less powerful, so it cannot sear, brown or cook for a family the way a full-size skillet can.
Where is the MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker, Ramen Cooker and Electric Hot Pot cheapest?: At Walmart, for $12.97, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the MyMini 5 in. Noodle Cooker, Ramen Cooker and Electric Hot Pot?: Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 3,145 ratings.