T4’s Kirei by Kabuki serves proper sushi past security
At Madrid–Barajas T4, Kirei by Kabuki sits airside on the departures level and ends up being one of the few sit-down Japanese options before you board. You’re paying airport prices here: expect around €16–€20 for a sushi combo and €6–€8 for starters like gyoza or miso soup. It’s table service, but you can usually be in and out in 40–60 minutes if you’re watching a medium connection.
The menu leans on sushi, sashimi, and rolls with some Kabuki-style fusion touches plus a couple of hot dishes. Nigiri and sashimi plates land around the €18–€24 mark, with rolls generally under €16. If you’re coming off an Iberia Schengen hop in T4 and want something lighter than a burger, this is one of the few options that feels like a normal restaurant rather than pure fast food.
Drinks run in typical T4 ranges: a glass of wine or beer is usually €4–€6, soft drinks about €3, and bottled water around €2.50. There’s standard coffee service too, useful if you’re on a late-evening departure bank around 20:00–22:00 and trying to stay awake until boarding. Portions are not huge, so plan on at least two items per person if you’re actually hungry.
Service pace at T4 fluctuates with the 07:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00 waves, so budget extra time at those peaks. Staff can usually prioritize quicker dishes like maki rolls or edamame if you tell them your boarding time, but cooked mains predictably take longer. Seating spills into the concourse, so you keep sightlines to nearby gate screens on the main T4 departures floor.
Most practical move: check your specific T4 gate first; if you’re more than a 10-minute walk away toward the far Iberia Schengen pier, ask for the bill as soon as your main course lands so you can leave the second you finish eating.