Baka Musuko Chonan

When you want an unpretentious spot to pull up a seat and have a drink in Shibuya's lively Udagawacho district, Baka Musuko Chonan fits the bill. The casual izakaya interior features counter and table seating, drawing in everyone from friends catching up to diners stopping by for a quick, relaxed drink.

Charred Skewers and a Broad Izakaya Lineup

The char-grilled skewers are the natural place to begin. The selection ranges from classic chicken skewers like thigh, skin, and hand-rolled tsukune meatballs to pork options such as shiro intestine and pork belly; ordering the 5-skewer platter is a simple way to sample across the list. Alongside the grill, the kitchen turns out an assortment of drink-friendly bites, including tangy seared cured mackerel, crisp pan-fried gyoza, and Japanese fried chicken available with toppings like tartar sauce.

To drink, draft and bottled beer share space with Sui gin sodas accented with yuzu or ginger, as well as varied lemon sours and tea highballs. Running continuously from day to night, the pub accommodates everything from lunchtime visits to evening drinks in a down-to-earth atmosphere.