West Hollywood has a lavish new sushi and Japanese fusion palace called Agura, grand opening this Saturday on LaCienega just south of Melrose. The restaurant offers a wide choice of authentic eats from The Land of the Rising Sun, with just as many options for the carefree roll eater. Agura is all about their sushi, and has Nobu taking charge of a massive list of traditional nigiri and twisted rolls. That’s Nobu Shishido of course, who did you think we were talking about? If raw fish isn’t your bag, Agura has Japanese pastas like a beef sukiyaki with shitake, noodles, and scrambled eggs, as well as entrees like curried Colorado lamb and foie gras with a daikon steak. Seafood is where it flourishes though. Clever additions of unagi pie, gruyere crab crepes, and a deep fried lobster tail with gin infused mayo can be washed down with everything from sake to house cocktails with tequila and muddled berries. Agura’s full menu is below; (310) 289-1940.
Agura
514 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood CA 90048
Menu
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Campechana 10
Shrimp, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Avocado, Cilantro, Onion, Apple, Tobiko Caviar
Tartar 12
Scottish Salmon, Scallops, Cucumber, Mango, Salmon Caviar, Lemon Wasabi Cream
Crudo 13
Red Snapper from Japan, Yuzu Pepper, Truffle Oil
Ceviche 15
“Mizu Tako” Octopus, Jalapeno, Yuzu Lime, Cilantro, Onion
Usuzukuri 15
Thinly Sliced Halibut, Spicy Daikon, Umami Ponzu Sauce
Sashimi 18
Seared Japanese Wagyu Beef from Kyushu, Garlic, Ginger, Fresh Wasabi
AGURA Seafood Platter
APPETIZERS
Today’s Soup
Collagen Terrine 8
Skin-Nourishing Pork Gelee, Balsamic and Lemon Sauce
Tempura Salad 9
Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, Bagna Cauda Dressing
Creamed Crab Crepe 9
King Crab, Gruyere Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Mango Ice Cream
Steamed Vegetables
Chefs choice of today’s farmer’s market, Curry Flavor Dressing
Caesar Salad 11
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Gorgonzola Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Reggiano
Dynamite 13
Shrimps, Scallops, Sea Basses, Spicy Miso & Ginger Flavor Dynamite Sauce
Escargot 13
Sea Snails, Parsley Garlic Butter, Garlic Bread on the side
Foie Gras “to” Daikon 18
Sautéed Foie Gras, Furofuki Daikon Steak, Creamy Miso-Sesame Sauce
Pasta & Risotto
Uni Kishimen Pasta 16
Japanese Fettuccine Pasta, Creamy Sea Urchin Sauce, Sautéed Scallops
“Kawara Yaki-Soba” 11
Crispy Buck Wheat Noodles, Shiitake-Mushrooms, Sukiyaki Beefs, Scramble Eggs
Asparagus Risotto 9
Akitakomachi Rice, Green Asparagus, Spinach, Parmesan
Entrées
UNAGI-Pie 16
Braised Fresh Water Eel, Mushroom Risotto, Umami Eel Sauce
Glazed Black Cod 18
Asparagus Risotto, Saikyo Miso Basil Sauce, Lotus Root, Fresh Wasabi Miso
Scottish Salmon Duet
Cooked Rare, Sesame & Wasabi Peas Flavored Salmon, Creamy Wasabi Sauce
Dry Gin Lobster 26
Deep Fried Lobster Tail, Romaine and Crispy Rice Noodles, Gin Infused Mayo
Pan-Fried Sea Bass 28
Butter Rice, Madeira Wine Sauce, Crispy Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Jidori Chicken 13
Teriyaki Style, Seasonal Vegetables Stick, Wasabi Avocado Mayo
“Yaki-Katsu” Berkshire Pork 23
Japanese Style Cutlet, Gruyere Cheese, Madeira Wine Sauce, Mix Green Salad
Curried Colorado Lamb 25
Marinated Curry, Black Pepper Sauce, Couscous
Black Angus Filet Mignon (6oz) 28
Wasabi Mashed Potato, Shimeji & Shiitake Mushroom Demi-Glace Sauce
Bone-In Rib Eye Steak (16oz) 32
Fried Sweet Potato, Sauteed Spinach, Baby Carrot, Soy-Apple Sauce
SIDES
Fried Sweet Potato 5
Wasabi Mashed Potato 5
Green Asparagus 5
Shiitake & King Oyster Mushroom 5
House Salad -French Dressing_ 5
Tofu Miso Soup 3
NIGIRI/SASHIMI 2 PC
Maguro Blue Fin Tuna 5
Chu-Toro Blue Fin Fatty Tuna MP
Shiro Maguro Albacore 5
Hamachi Yellowtail 5
Sake Scottish Salmon 5
Shima Aji Striped Jack
Madai Red Snapper 6
Hirame Halibut 6
Aji Spanish Mackerel 7
Shime Saba Mackerel 6
Ebi Shrimp 5
Amaebi Sweet Shrimp
Kani Red Crab 5
Ika Squid 4
Tako Octopus 5
Hotate Scallop 5
Mirugai Giant Clam MP
Uni Sea Urchin 8
Ikura Salmon Caviar 6
Tobiko Flying Fish Caviar 5
Anago Sea Eel 5
Unagi Freshwater Eel 5
Tamago Egg 3
Crispy Rice 4 PC 10
Fresh Wasabi 2
Sashimi Individual 15
Sashimi Trio 35
Sashimi Special MP
Makinono
Tekka Tuna 6
Kappa Cucumber 4
Negi Toro Scallion, Fatty Tuna 8
Negi Hama Scallion, Yellowtail 6
Negi Sake Scallion, Salmon 6
Una Kyu Eel, Cucumber 6
Kanpyo Marinated Japanese Squash 4
Oshinko Pickled 4
Ume Shiso Plum, Cucumber 4
California Reg/Spicy 6
Spicy Tuna 6
Spicy Yellowtail 6
Spicy Salmon 6
Spicy Scallops 6
Salmon Skin 5
Vegetables 5
Philly Salmon, Crem Cheese 7
Blue Crab Hand Roll 8
Pink Ebi Ten Shrimp Tempura, Asparagas 9
Seared Salmon 9
Yellow Spider Soft Shell, Curry, Masago 10
Sesame Beef Sukiyaki Beef, Sesame Soy 10
Spicy Crunchy Spicy Tuna Tempura, Jalapeno 10
Buddha Big Roll 10
Caterpiller Eel, Avocado 12
Rainbow California, 5 Kinds Fish 13
Hand Roll Please Ask for Availables 4 up
Premium Rolls
Red Dragon Rock Shrimps, Spicy Tuna 13
White Dragon Yellowtail, CA Roll, Jalapeno 13
Power Dragon Eel, Vegetables 13
Max Dynamite Shrimp Sushi, Baked Mayo 15
Volcano Yellowtail, Aspara, Soy Paper 16
Rock’n Roll Rock Shrimps, Scallops 18
AGURA Sashimi Roll, Spicy Mayo 23
