Update:
Another great dinner at Aburiya Raku. 
Every dish was great to excellent (since we were ordering most of our favorites). 
A few notes on some newer items (below):
Shiokko (2 Ways), Sashimi - Baby Amberjack (Shizuoka, Japan):
It was perfect weather for some crisp, clean, cool Sashimi. Raku was offering Shiokko, or Baby Amberjack, from Shizuoka, Japan. The Sashimi continues to be some of the best in L.A. We really love the inclusion of Kiku (Chrysanthemum) in addition to the Wasabi as a condiment. Presentation is as beautiful as always. 
Shiokko, Grilled - Baby Amberjack (Shizuoka, Japan):
We ordered one whole Shiokko, prepared 2 ways (Sashimi and Grilled (you can also choose Fried)). This was the other preparation, with them grilling the Baby Amberjack over their Binchotan Charcoals. Lightly smoky, the meat perfectly cooked, moist, flaky, fantastic!
Shichida - Junmai Ginjo Sake (Saga, Japan):
Raku was offering Shichida Junmai Ginjo Sake, the non-Muroka version (which was a Limited Edition run). This was quite interesting to try, after experiencing the liveliness of the Muroka. This version is still very good, with almost fruity notes and this nice roundness, but it finishes clean and dry. Excellent! Thanks again @beefnoguy.
Asparagus with Bacon Skewer:
Grilled Pig Ears:
Make sure to add a dab of the Koregusu condiment on the table (Okinawan Peppers soaked in Awamori (Okinawan Sake)). Fantastic!
Asajime Chicken Breast Wrapped with Chicken Skin:
Pork Intestine Skewer:
Tsukune-Grilled Asajime Ground Chicken:
Grilled Yellowtail Belly:
Highlight of the evening! It looks rather simple, but biting into it… lightly smoky, melt-in-your-moth, buttery deliciousness! 
Definitely get this before it sells out.
Beef Tendon Skewer:
Steamed Foie Gras Chawanmushi (Egg Custard):
Takana Inari:
(Off-Menu) Kamameshi - Salmon Roe & Salmon Iron Pot Rice:
Our recent visit to Izakaya Hachi reminded me of all of the great Kamameshi dishes we’ve had in L.A., so we made sure to re-order this amazing Off-Menu item at Raku.
Note that it takes 30+ minutes to make, since they will be making a fresh pot of Iron Pot Steamed Rice (with various ingredients) from scratch when you order it.
Raku’s Kamameshi is perfectly cooked Rice, plump, with nice body, not too wet, nor dry, and it has this amazing aroma and taste. The Ikura and Salmon permeate every bite!
By far the best Kamameshi we’ve had in the last few years!
Service was as good as usual, and everything comes out at a good pace.
Aburiya Raku
521 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Tel: (213) 308-9393