10 Best Food Steamers in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Chef

With a 9L capacity and three tiers for multiple steaming, Imarflex is here to show you how food steamers should be made. The layers it comes with are collapsible, enabling you to store the rest and take them out only as you need them.

Running on 750 watts, this multi-purpose steamer is BPA (Bisphenol A) free and, therefore, safe for human health. You can use this steamer not just for food but to sterilize your utensils as well. Additionally, this steamer is equipped with both water level and power light indicators for your convenience. 

Love steaming vegetables or planning to start a business selling steamed food? This electric steamer from Caribbean is a great candidate for your first investment. With a 3.5L capacity, indicator lamp, automatic temperature control, and timer, you can steam food in here without having to shell out that much money for your business!

This steamer provides an efficient and affordable way for business starters and households to steam their food. In addition to that, both customers and your family members can enjoy the health benefits of steaming food as compared to other forms of cooking.

If you just want to try steaming and you want to skip shelling out money for a steamer, you can consider this multi-purpose collapsible steamer instead. It is made of stainless steel and has a removable handle and solid triangular support. Due to its simplicity, it is the cheapest option on this list.

Aside from being a steamer to put on top of your regular pans, it's also suitable for microwaves and ovens. You can also use this product as a fruit basket to display your fruits on your dining table. This gives it another purpose, especially when you don't find yourself steaming that often.

For those with smaller kitchens, you might be worried about how to fit another appliance on your countertop or cupboards. This Dowell 3-tier food steamer might just be the one to fit your specific needs! First, it has a small base for those with limited countertop space. Second, it has a space-saving collapsible basket for easy storage.

Despite the perks that it offers when it comes to saving space, you can still cook a lot in its 3 tiers with a total of 7.5L volume capacity. It also has a 60-minute time and an automatic shut-off function, so you don't have to worry about keeping an eye on your steaming dishes every minute!

Another item on this list that is perfect for a new family or for those living solo is this rice cooker with steamer from Micromatic. With a holding capacity of 5 cups to 1L, this product can hit 2 birds with 1 stone and can save you time, energy and money in the long run.

In a single appliance, you can steam your meat and vegetables while cooking rice, a staple in the Filipino diet. Using the "Keep Warm" setting, you can keep your dishes warm until they are ready to be served. With this one product, you can enjoy the benefits of having both a steamer and a rice cooker.

Tough Mama, one of the most well-known brands in the country when it comes to appliances, has produced a 5L capacity electric steamer perfect for the needs of small to average-sized households. It has a 60-minute timer, a power indicator light, and an automatic safety shut-off, which you can maximize for your cooking needs!

If you plan to serve rice alongside your steamed dishes, you'll find the rice bowl that comes with this steamer pretty handy. Whether it be preparing one layer of food or two layers with rice, you can make this steamer your next best friend!

When cooking a large batch of food, the pots and appliances that are available in the market are usually not very easy on the eyes. This sleek countertop steamer made from stainless steel will provide you not just durability but also convenience and efficiency. This steamer is suitable for all kinds of heat sources and can serve your kitchen needs longer than traditional pots.

It has 3 stackable layers made of food-grade material. The bottom layer is also advertised as a standalone pot for soup, stew, and hot pot. Even though it has 3 layers, you don't have to worry about storage since you can stack the tiers inside the bottom pot with the steam plates at the very top. 

A steamer with a utilitarian purpose, this trusty design from Crown allows you to cook as much food that fits inside its tiers with a 30cm cookware diameter. This is best for those with big families or groups to feed. It's also made from stainless steel, so you can count on this steamer to be sturdy and easy to clean!

Its capacity and straightforward design make it excellent for steaming different types of food, from poultry to vegetables. This is also a good choice for home-based food catering businesses to make scrumptious delicacies and other home-cooked meals!

For busy individuals who want to quickly pop their meals in a microwave to steam them, this steamer by Sistema is a great option. This 1.4L capacity microwavable steamer has a removable steamer basket where you can put your meat, vegetable, and other meals in. 

If you already have a microwave at home, you can opt for this affordable steamer to enjoy the benefits of having steamed food without having to buy a separate appliance. This item is also BPA-free, freezer-safe, and dishwasher-safe. Compared to other steamers, though, the amount of food you can fit into this basket is very limited.

Do you remember the bamboo steamers that Asian restaurants use to serve dim sum and other steamed dishes? You can actually have that experience in your home! A bamboo steamer is something that you put on top of a pot or wok with boiling water to steam your food, and it can double as a plating for your dishes since it also has an aesthetic value.

This bamboo steamer is made of woven bamboo and is actually a more sanitary option than its plastic counterparts. Wood and bamboo have natural antimicrobial properties making them less susceptible to bacteria growth. However, you might want to use parchment paper as some food, like dumplings and fish, might stick to the bottom of the bamboo steamer when cooking.