In Barton, Australian Capital Territory, two notable sushi establishments stand out: Genki Sushi and Lilo Bar. Both offer authentic Japanese cuisine in distinct settings. The menu showcases a wide array of sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, complemented by other Japanese dishes like ramen, udon, and tempura. Patrons can also indulge in Japanese beer, sake, and green tea. Genki Sushi exudes a clean, modern ambiance with minimalist decor and a spacious layout ideal for large groups, making it popular for business lunches and dinners.
Lilo Bar, part of the Chairman Group's Lilotang, presents a stylish izakaya-style Japanese bar experience. Situated within The Burbury Hotel at 1 Burbury Cl, Barton, it boasts an extensive drinks menu featuring warm and cold sake, over two dozen Japanese whiskies, local, national, and international wine, and unique cocktails infused with Japanese flavors like umeshu, sake, yuzu, matcha, shochu, and Suntory whisky. The food menu offers popular Japanese drinking snacks, robata grill items, and signature Lilotang sushi, with prices starting at $8 for stir-fried edamame with shichimi salt. Lilo Bar's interior is moody and stylish, while the outdoor area is bright and sunny, providing a versatile setting for unwinding after work, catching up with friends, or enjoying pre-dinner drinks with Japanese bar snacks.