As you move through the smokey and delicious smelling AYCE Gogi you start to hear the distinct sounds of pinball. Hidden away like a Matryoshka doll inside a kbbq restaurant is this gem, a small but serviceable bar with a respectable number of machines to play. I love oddball places like this, not something anyone with a right mind would think of it but thank God they did. You can order food from the restaurant to the bar as well but the move would be to get a drink here and play a few rounds of pinball while waiting for a table. read more

So I have now been to both locations and this one IMO is a bit better. This is located in the back of the AYCE KBBQ resturant. It is a small bar with about 15 or so machines. 80% are from the last 7 or so years and one of the few places you will find Jersey Jack machines. There will also be a few 80s/90s machines and ocasionally one from the 70s/60s. All of the machines are SUPER well maintained and they rotate machines in and out every few weeks. Another bonus is allmost all of the machines are only .50 to play (the Jersey Jack machines though are .75) and give out free games on matches fairly often. The replay by score, though, is often really high (but most likely that is because most that come here are fairly good players). The modern Stern machines are also connected as well if you have your QR code and they post high scores on the TV on the wall. In the front of the resturant is another 10 or so machines as well (but it gets loud there as it is the waiting area for people that will be getting KBBQ). I haven't actually drank or ate here yet. One of these days I will. I also see it says 5PM (maybe that is just when the bar officially oppens) but the room is open when the resturant opens so you can play in the afternoon before the evening rush. read more

Located in the back of AYCE Korean BBQ place, I've been to both the Van Nuys and North Hills(?) locations and both are excellent Many machines, mostly modern LX editions and many pop culture-themed (Batman, Munsters, Godzilla). Also a few older machines from the 2000s and even what looks like the 1960s and '70s Apparently the owner is a game collector, so he keeps them in great condition, and I believe all are for sale (God grant me strength not to lick up that great KISS Stern machine at this location) The bar is located inside the pinball room here, which is a great and dangerous thing :) Blissfully, all machines run on regular quarters, no token BS here! Games run from 50c to $1 per player, 3-5 balls. Of course, there is a change machine in the pinball room Staff is cool and courteous, and apparently used to some people just coming for the pin :) Large parking lot read more

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Fun arcade and decent food.. pretty noisy restaurant. Service ok but they forgot to bring out some items cus they were so busy.

This place was great! You have to go through a restaurant to get to the pinball and bar in the back. The machines are new and old something for everyone indeed. We didn't eat at the restaurant but food looked and smelled amazing. read more

Awesome atmosphere and the pinball machines are in excellent condition. One of my favorite hang out spots

Awesome pinball arcade bar. Great selection of craft beers along with fantastic lineup of well maintained pins in all of SoCal. Able to get Korean BBQ while playing games or watching the game on multiple TVs. Super fun atmosphere and vibe. Cant wait to go back. read more

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This is what I've always wanted for the valley: a local hidden gem filled to the brim with PINBALL MACHINES! Located in the far back of the Ayce Gogi BBQ restaurant lies a small bar. In that bar contains well priced beers, Korean spirits, wines... and about 12-14 pinball machines! We were there on a Wednesday night. Thankfully there wasn't a huge crowd so we were able to try every machine. There's a quarters machine so no need to bring your own coins, just bills. I also like that there are tables and chairs to sit at and take a break between games. Plus it's great to see how clean and well taken care of the machines are. There's even places to put your drinks on the side of each cabinet to keep them in top notch condition. The bartender working here is super friendly and helpful. This is the perfect place to hang with friends, get a drink, and have a pinball tournament. read more

Shane is the man! I love this place. What better way to spend the day, getting drunk, playing pinball, and eating Korean food! So glad this place is so close to my house. He always has the newest machines and is always switching them up to keep people guessing what's new. Richard Paterson read more

When you think pinball, I'd wager that the first place that comes to mind wouldn't be the back of a Korean BBQ restaurant. But, with On Tilt at AYCE Gogi in Van Nuys, you don't just get a great collection of pinball machines, you get arguably the best place to play pinball in Southern California. Up front, AYCE Gogi is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, and a respectable one at that, offering up a slew of options for you to grill over a flame. Service is friendly and responsive, and the quality of the menu items is exceptional. Given that a lot of my out-of-town visitors share a similar interest in grilled meats and pinball, AYCE is often the first place my visitors request to visit, and the staff has always been super accommodating. But, enough about the food: this is about the pinball. There are a few machines up front in the entry area, but the back room is where most of the magic lay. On Tilt's gameroom is dark without feeling dank, ringed by nearly two dozen machines, ranging from old classics to one of the most up-to-date collections of new and rarer machines. Dialed In, Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Total Nuclear Annihillation, Pabst Can Crusher... these are just a few of the games that have graced the showroom in the past few months. These go along with classics like Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Corvette, etc. There's often even some laughable trash like Raven that could only exist on premise for the comedic value. All of the machines are impeccably maintained, and priced fairly at 50 cents a game, even for the newer machines. Even better, the lineup is constantly changing, so it's likely that every time you visit, you'll find a new game waiting for you. On Tilt is also home to one of the largest leagues in SoCal, and is the site for a bevy of tournaments and launch parties that draw a pretty diverse crowd. There is a bar at the back serving beer and wine, and you can order a la carte food to the back as well, so once you cross the threshold, you really want for nothing. It can get a little toasty in the gameroom when there are a lot of bodies in there, but even when its crowded, the place seems to draw people who are friendly and who respect the game, so it never feels oppressively crowded. All in all, On Tilt is an excellent place to play pinball, and a place that I will return to time and time again. Highly recommended. read more

The bar is great for entertaining but it didn't have a dedicated bartender. I get it though since when we came in there was only 2 groups of people. We didn't get cold cups for our beer and the food menu is limited to several dishes. In hindsight I would have eaten in the front then came into the back for the bar. They still gave us the yogurt but only since I asked. read more

16 pinball machines in the back room passing the kitchen AND there's a bar! Not to mention ALL machines are .50 cents!!! I don't venture to the valley often but if I did, I'd definitely frequent this place. The food must be really good because they're packed! read more

I was out in Burbank for business and staying out by the airport. I decided I wanted something special for myself and found this establishment on google. I had a friend who lives local to meet me there for a late lunch. The choices of meat were great. The drink selection was even better. I'd recommend this for anyone who enjoys cooking their own food. The only drawback was that we thought we were going to be able to enjoy a full blown pinball experience as well but that wasn't the case. In pictures that were associated with the place they had numerous pinball machines reminiscent of an arcade, but when we got there there were only 4 machines total in the front. The food made up for that big time though. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great little bar in the back of AYCE GOGI. The best pinball games in all of SoCal. Awesome selection of craft beer and Korean BBQ!! read more

When you walk in, there are a few pinball machines in the lobby waiting area... this might underwhelm you if you think that's all they have. Now, walk through the main dining area to the discreet bar in the back and voila! over 16 in-amazing-condition pinball machines. Ranging from the old electromechanical pins from the 60s-70s all the way to the newest title releases! They also host a pinball league if anyone's interested in competitive and fun pinball practice! The food and service is great too. :D read more

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A great collection of well maintained a-list pinball machines and a chilly selection of beer. It's a friendly place to hang out and it would be a killer location for a private party. read more

You know when you find a home away from home? A place you can meet friends? A place where you can have fun? Where you can eat a great meal and drink a great beverage? This is one of those kinds of places. A place you can walk in and everyone is super cool. Great service. On top of that, the owner always buys the latest and greatest pinball machines and they are all so much fun! I love trying to learn the new games and figuring out how they work. Ready Player One? Plunge the ball! read more

This place is my go to spot for a good time all around. Not only a fine selection of pinball machines, but all in top shelf condition. The owner put a lot of care and passion in his machines, and the establishment as a whole. Great food. Friendly staff with solid service. Can't say enough about Ayce! read more

Great place to play pinball. Good beers, great food and awesome games. I try to make it there once a week.