Kirei — Restaurant in Madrid

The food court offerings on the first floor of Terminal 4 at Adolfo Suarez Airport in Madrid are all quite similar, mainly centered around prepackaged sandwiches or tapas. The spaces are often very crowded and noisy. In search of an alternative where we could enjoy some hot food in a slightly less chaotic environment, we discovered Kirei restaurant. It replicates a traditional sushi bar, where the sushi chef prepares the dishes in front of the customers.

The Domburi Pollo Teriyaki was initially served with an excessive amount of Teriyaki sauce, making the entire dish overly salty. Upon bringing the issue to their attention, the plate was promptly remade. The rest of the dinner, including Curry de Pollo, Langos, California Maki, and Gyozas de Pollo, proved to be satisfying, with the Gyozas standing out as the best in terms of quality and flavor. The Maki were a bit on the "skinny" side.

Overall, the experience was positive, although we anticipated more outstanding results, considering the kitchen is supposedly "supervised by Chef Ricardo Sanz of the Kabuki Group, which currently manages five restaurants, three of them holding a Michelin star," as described on the...

Craving authentic Japanese food? KIREI by Kabuki is the spot! 📍Located right at Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez, it’s the perfect place for a top-quality Japanese meal before or after your flight.

🍣 Incredible authentic Japanese cuisine — fresh, traditional, and beautifully presented. 🏯 Elegant and calm atmosphere — a true taste of Japan without leaving the airport. 🍱 Wide menu — from sushi to hot dishes, everything is top-notch. 👨🏻‍🍳 Expertly crafted by chefs with Michelin-starred Kabuki heritage. 💁🏻‍♀️ Exceptional service — attentive, fast, and very welcoming. 💶💶 Excellent price for the quality — definitely worth it for a high-end airport meal!

What to eat? Honestly, everything is delicious, but don’t miss the Donburi teriyaki chicken and matcha ice cream for a perfect start to your...

I fly through Madrid Baraja’s T4 at least once every two months, and if I’m staying long enough to stop and eat Kirei will always be my choice.

Their slightly spicy salmon bowl with sunny side up egg and fried potatoes (meant to be mixed until it isn’t pretty anymore and then enjoyed) is as close to perfect as comfort food gets and enough for a meal if you’re not quite hungry enough for a full meal.

If you are, though, make sure to order a few of their amazing nigiris before the salmon bowl so the salmon’s spicyness won’t interfere with the nigiris’ more delicate flavours. My favourites are not your classic nigiris which is where I believe Kirei excels: quail’s egg and truffle, burger and butter fish with chorizo salt. No soja sauce or wasabi...