Agoura Hills Sushi Fans, Meet the Mizumi Originals
Mizumi invites Agoura Hills diners to look beyond a familiar list of rolls. At its Encino restaurant, classic nigiri and sashimi appear beside house creations with their own textures, sauces and personalities, giving first-time guests several ways to understand the menu.
A New Sushi Menu Further East
From Agoura Hills, Mizumi lies farther east, with US-101 joining the two parts of the Valley. Mizumi's Encino street number is 17047 on Ventura Boulevard; live navigation in the directions section can account for conditions on the day of the visit.
The reason to continue east is discovery. Mizumi offers recognizable sushi-bar foundations, yet it also develops combinations that belong specifically to this kitchen. A table can move between the two instead of choosing one style for the entire meal.
Begin with the Familiar, Then Order the Unexpected
Nigiri and sashimi offer a clear view of each fish, while hand rolls bring seaweed, rice and filling together in a compact form. Those choices establish a traditional reference point before the table explores Mizumi's more elaborate combinations.
Signature rolls introduce baked elements, sauces, fruit, aromatics or crisp finishes where the recipe calls for them. Ordering both approaches makes the differences visible and turns dinner into a comparison of technique, temperature and texture.
Mizumi Signatures Worth Knowing
The Ventura Roll begins with baked crab, then adds albacore, Mizumi house sauce and crispy onions on soy paper. It delivers several sensations in one order: soft seafood, a savory finish and a final layer of crunch.
Aburi Salmon joins salmon with truffle in the sushi and sashimi section, while Crispy Shiso Oba Leaf offers another textural direction. These items give Agoura Hills visitors concrete starting points for exploring Mizumi's house style.
A Menu with More Than One Point of View
- Traditional reference points: Nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls let individual seafood selections remain easy to recognize.
- The Ventura Roll: Baked crab, albacore, house sauce and crispy onions create a Mizumi-specific combination on soy paper.
- Aburi Salmon: Salmon and truffle meet in an item available through the sushi and sashimi portion of the menu.
- Room to experiment: Order established favorites first, then add signatures that use different temperatures, textures and flavor structures.
Questions from Agoura Hills Diners
How is Agoura Hills connected to Mizumi Sushi?
Agoura Hills and Encino are connected by US-101. Mizumi lies farther east; enter the street address—17047 Ventura Boulevard—into the embedded map for current directions.
Does Mizumi serve traditional sushi as well as signature rolls?
Yes. The menu includes nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls together with original Mizumi rolls and other house-created dishes.
What is in the Ventura Roll?
The Ventura Roll combines baked crab with albacore, Mizumi house sauce and crispy onions, wrapped in soy paper. Check the current menu for availability.
What is Mizumi's Aburi Salmon?
Aburi Salmon pairs salmon with truffle and may be ordered from the sushi or sashimi section when available.
Mizumi's signature menu is east of Agoura Hills.
Encino dining address · 17047 Ventura Boulevard · California 91316 · Call the restaurant: 1-818-809-2006
