BALMUDA Teppanyaki vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Feb 2026). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Presto.
Neither is our first choice. See BALMUDA Teppanyaki vs Presto
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Rated Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, with the same performance score as the BALMUDA and full marks for ease of use. "We loved the size of this model’s cooking surface, which was the largest in our lineup": 237.5 square inches, with walls slightly over an inch tall and a removable plate. "pancakes cooked evenly and emerged fluffy and golden brown from edge to edge." It has no grease tray, and its nonstick coating contains PFAS. ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | BALMUDA Teppanyaki | Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup | 2/3 | 2/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Electric Griddles (updated Feb. 25, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | BALMUDA Teppanyaki | Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $184.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Cooking surface | 15 x 9.5 in, 142.5 sq in (America's Test Kitchen) | 19 x 12.5 in, 237.5 sq in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Plate | Uncoated clad stainless steel, removable | — |
| Temperatures | 320, 360, 400 and 430°F (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Coating | — | Titanium- and ceramic-enhanced nonstick (contains PFAS) |
| Removable plate | — | Yes |
| Max temperature | — | 425°F |
| Grease tray | — | None (walls slightly over 1 in tall) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Electric Griddles (updated Feb. 25, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
