EARLS TEST KITCHEN MENU

🍽️ Earls Test Kitchen in downtown Vancouver (905 Hornby St) is the innovative flagship where new dishes are launched. Guests enjoy favorites like Yuzu Calamari, Aburi Salmon Sushi Press, and Truffle Fries in a modern setting near the Vancouver Art Gallery. With parking at Paramount Place, SkyTrain access, and options for dine-in or takeout, it’s a top spot for creative dining, cocktails, and weekend brunch.

Earls Test Kitchen menu in Vancouver:

🍴 Shareable

• Yuzu Calamari

  Crispy squid with jalapeño, fresh cucumber, and a bright yuzu aioli.

• Earls Wings

  Choice of hot or salt & pepper, served with creamy ranch dip.

• Truffle Fries

  Golden fries topped with parmesan and peppercorn, served with white truffle aioli.

• Crispy Chili Tofu

  Lightly fried tofu tossed with sweet chili soy, sriracha aioli, and togarashi spice.

• Szechuan Shrimp + Pork Dumplings

  Steamed dumplings with chili crunch, black vinegar, roasted peanuts, and green onions.

• Warm Spinach + Three Cheese Dip

  Creamy blend of spinach and artichokes, served with toasted ciabatta.

• Yam Fries

  Sweet potato fries paired with garlic aioli.

• Crispy Chicken Tenders

  Hand-breaded panko chicken strips with citrus plum sauce.

🍣 Sushi + Raw

• Seafood Tower

  An indulgent display of oysters, prawns, ahi tuna tataki, lobster tail, and a spicy California roll with mignonette and cocktail sauce.

• Aburi Salmon Sushi Press

  Torched dashi salmon with jalapeño, pickled ginger, micro cilantro, and unagi glaze.

• Seafood Platter

  A refined mix of oysters, prawns, tuna tataki, lobster tail, and sushi roll accompaniments.

• Wagyu Beef Oshi Press

  Flame-torched wagyu beef finished with jalapeño and truffle soy glaze.

• Prawn Cocktail

  Poached prawns served with zesty cocktail sauce and lemon.

• Oysters on the Half Shell

  Freshly shucked oysters with mignonette, horseradish, and lemon. Available by the dozen, half-dozen, or single.

• Ahi Tuna Tataki

  Lightly seared tuna with avocado purée, pickled mushrooms, and yuzu broth.

• Spicy California Roll

  Yuzu crab with avocado and cucumber wrapped in sesame soy paper, finished with sriracha aioli.

🥗 Salads + Soups

• Cobb Salad

  Fresh greens layered with bacon, avocado, soft-boiled egg, blue cheese, and parmesan vinaigrette.

• Caesar Salad

  Crisp romaine with parmesan, seasoned croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.

• Garden Greens Salad

  Mixed greens with watermelon radish, croutons, and parmesan vinaigrette.

• Grilled Chicken Caesar

  Garlic or Cajun chicken over classic Caesar with artisan bread.

• Earls Famous Clam Chowder

  Rich New England–style chowder with bacon, tomato, and fresh parsley.

• Santa Fe Chicken Salad

  Grilled Cajun chicken with avocado, charred corn, beans, feta, and peanut-lime vinaigrette.

🥬 Plant-Based

• Vegan Hunan Kung Pao

  Wok-seared vegetables with ginger soy, peanuts, and jasmine rice. Choose spice from 1–6 peppers.

• Vegan Kale + Mushroom Pizza

  Caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms, vegan cheese, and crispy kale on a plant-based crust.

• Vegan Crispy Chili Tofu

  Fried tofu tossed in sweet chili soy, topped with sriracha aioli and togarashi.

• Vegan Garden Burger

  100% plant-based patty with fresh toppings on a vegan bun.

🍜 Noodles + Bowls

• Truffle Tortellini

  Ricotta and spinach tortellini in black truffle cream with seasonal vegetables and parmesan.

• Korean Beef Bibimbap

  Thinly sliced beef with kimchi, mushrooms, crispy rice, soft egg, and gochujang sauce.

• Chicken Hunan Kung Pao

  Chicken with wok-seared vegetables, chow mein noodles, peanuts, and ginger soy. Spice level customizable.

• Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

  Garlic cream tossed with fettuccine, parmesan, and your choice of Cajun or grilled chicken.

• Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

  Sushi rice topped with ahi tuna, avocado, mango, macadamia nuts, seaweed salad, and dashi mayo.

🍕 Pizzas

• Queen Bee Pizza

  Spicy capicola, chorizo, hot honey, fresh basil, and Fior di Latte mozzarella on tomato sauce.

• Kale + Mushroom Pizza

  Crispy kale, caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms, and mozzarella.

• Margherita Pizza

  A classic with Fior di Latte mozzarella, fresh basil, tomato sauce, and parmesan.

🍔 Handhelds

(All handhelds served with French fries. Yam or truffle fries, soup, or salad available as a substitute.)

• Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich

  Hot fried chicken thigh with lemon slaw, honey mustard aioli, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.

• Garden Burger

  Plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, mayo, and mustard on a brioche bun.

• Bigger Better Burger

  Classic ground chuck patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, and mustard.

• Deluxe Burger

  Juicy chuck patty topped with cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion aioli, lettuce, and tomato.

🍖 Mains

• BBQ Ribs + Cajun Chicken

  Smoky braised ribs with Cajun chicken breast, coleslaw, warm potato salad, and kale oil.

• Oven-Roasted Salmon

  Fresh salmon with seasonal vegetables and jasmine rice. Choose feta caper aioli or Cajun blackened.

• Cajun Blackened Chicken

  Spiced chicken breast with confit garlic butter, potato salad, bacon, and coleslaw.

• BBQ Back Ribs

  Tender braised pork ribs with warm potato salad, bacon, and creamy coleslaw.

🥩 Steaks

(All steaks aged 45 days for tenderness, served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables unless otherwise noted.)

• 6 oz Prime Sirloin

  Classic cut grilled to perfection.

• 6 oz Filet Mignon

  Lean, tender filet with exceptional flavour.

• 12 oz Prime Striploin

  Juicy, well-marbled cut for steak lovers.

• Cajun Blackened Steak

  Sirloin chargrilled with Cajun seasoning, paired with garlic mash and vegetables.

• Surf + Turf

  Choice of filet or striploin with sautéed prawns and seasonal vegetables.

• Steak + Truffle Tortellini

  Chargrilled sirloin paired with creamy truffle tortellini and fresh basil.

• Steak + Sushi

  Sirloin served tataki-style with ponzu and your choice of sushi roll.

• Steak Frites

  Sirloin with French fries, horseradish cream, and a side of greens.

• Peppercorn Steak

  Sirloin topped with peppercorn sauce, served with mash and vegetables.

• Black Truffle Butter Steak

  Sirloin finished with rich black truffle butter.

🌮 Tacos

• Carne Asada Tacos

  Grilled sirloin with avocado, charred corn, pickled onion, cabbage, and chipotle crema.

• Baja Fish Tacos

  Crispy Pacific cod with pineapple-jalapeño salsa, smashed avocado, cabbage, and crema.

• Pollo Asado Tacos

  Grilled chicken with avocado, charred corn, cabbage, pickled onions, feta, and crema.

🍰 Desserts

• Caramelized Vanilla Cheesecake

  Basque-style cheesecake topped with almond florentine, berries, honey, and Chantilly cream.

• Pumpkin Pie

  Spiced and sweet with Chantilly cream.

• White Chocolate Crème Brûlée

  Silky custard with caramelized white chocolate and fresh berries.

• Sticky Toffee Chocolate Pudding

  Warm toffee cake with chocolate, almond florentine, berries, and vanilla ice cream.

🍳 Brunch

(Weekends + Holidays until 2PM)

• Classic Benedict

  Poached eggs and Virginia ham on sourdough with hollandaise.

• Avocado Benedict

  Poached eggs with creamy avocado on sourdough, finished with hollandaise.

• Prawn Benedict

  Poached eggs with prawns and avocado on sourdough, topped with hollandaise.

• Guava Pineapple Pancake

  Tropical pancake with guava purée, pineapple, candied macadamia nuts, and Chantilly cream.

• Tomato + Feta Shakshuka

  Oven-baked eggs in tomato and red pepper sauce with garlic toast, feta, and chipotle oil.

• Earls Breakfast

  Sunny side eggs with bacon, sourdough toast, potato pavé, and garden greens.

• Chorizo Hash

  Poached eggs over chipotle chili, crispy potato pavé, red onions, and feta.

• Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

  Scrambled eggs with cheddar, avocado, crema, and potato pavé.

🍹 Happy Hour

(3–6 PM & 9 PM–Close, Lounge + Patio Only)

Drinks

• Half-price Rascal Red & White Wine (8 oz)

• $3 off Corona & Stella Artois

• Half-price Moscow Mule, Aperol Spritz, Old Fashioned, Prosecco Punch, and Highball Crushes

• $3 off Rhino Draft beers

• Half-price Sangria (red or white)

• Half-price Picante Margarita (including zero-proof)

• $5 Cheekies mini cocktails

• $3 off Red Bull

Food

• Bigger Better Burger (Happy Hour exclusive)

• Single Baja Fish Taco

• Charred Corn + Avocado Dip

• French Fries or Truffle Fries

• Crispy Chili Tofu

• Szechuan Shrimp + Pork Dumplings

• Oysters on the Half Shell

• Margherita Pizza

• Nashville Crispy Chicken + Pickle Skewers

• Aburi Salmon Sushi Press

• Crispy Ribs (BBQ or Salt & Pepper)

🍸 Cocktails

• Earls Old Fashioned

  Maker’s Mark bourbon with demerara sugar and bitters. Option to upgrade with Angel’s Envy bourbon.

• Strawberry Guava Slush

  Captain Morgan rum blended with strawberry, guava, and fresh lemon.

• White Peach Whiskey Sour

  Maker’s Mark bourbon, Licor 43, peach, lemon, egg white, and bitters.

• Mojito

  Classic rum, mint, and lime refresher. Choose lime or raspberry.

• Moscow Mule

  Smirnoff vodka with ginger and lime, served in the iconic copper mug.

• White or Red Sangria

  Fruity blend of wine, liqueur, and fresh fruit.

• Aperol Spritz

  Aperol with prosecco and soda for a bubbly Italian-style cocktail.

• Earls Signature Caesar

  Smirnoff vodka, clamato, and house spice blend.

🍹 Margaritas

• Guava Margarita

  Tequila with Aperol, guava, pomegranate, and fresh lime.

• Mango Smokeshow Margarita

  Mezcal and tequila shaken with mango and smoky pepper.

• Don Julio Margarita

  Premium margarita with Don Julio blanco and Cointreau, available lime, strawberry, or raspberry.

• Frozen Margarita

  Tequila, triple sec, and lime blended into a refreshing slush. Flavours: lime or guava.

• Earls Margarita

  A house favorite with tequila, triple sec, and lime — also available strawberry or raspberry.

• Crystal Margarita

  Maestro Dobel cristalino tequila with dry curaçao, lime, and black salt.

• Coconut Mango Margarita

  Tequila with tropical coconut, mango, lime, and basil.

🍸 Martinis

• Hugo Lemon Drop Martini

  Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain, mint, and fresh lemon.

• Tequila Espresso Martini

  Reposado tequila with Licor 43, Kahlua, and cold brew coffee.

• Nitro Espresso Martini

  Vodka, Kahlua, and cold brew, poured creamy and smooth.

• Passion Fruit Martini

  Vodka, Licor 43, Campari, passion fruit, and lime.

• Lychee Tini

  Vodka with lychee liqueur, elderflower, hibiscus, and lime.

🥂 For the Table

• Aperol Spritz Tower

  Prosecco and Aperol served tower-style. Serves 4 or 8.

• Prosecco Punch

  Grand Marnier, white peach, fresh herbs, and prosecco. Serves 4–8.

🍷 Wine

White & Rosé

• Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay (US)

• Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)

• Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio (IT)

• Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Gris (BC)

• Caves d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé (FR)

Red

• Como Loco Tempranillo (ES)

• Quails’ Gate Pinot Noir (BC)

• Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon (US)

• Black Hills Nota Bene (BC)

• Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (US)

Sparkling

• Veuve Clicquot Brut (FR)

• Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut (FR)

• Villa Marchesi Prosecco (IT)

• Laurent-Perrier Rosé (FR)

🍺 Beer & Cider

Draft

• Stella Artois (BE)

• Rhino Lager & Hazy Pale Ale (BC)

• Driftwood Fat Tug IPA (BC)

• Guinness Stout (IR)

• Stanley Park Sunsetter Peach Wheat Ale (BC)

Bottles & Cans

• Heineken

• Corona

• Budweiser & Bud Light

• Coors Light

• Left Field Little Dry Cider

• Lonetree Cider

🥤 Zero Proof

• Strawberry Hibiscus Mule – refreshing and lightly spiced with ginger.

• Shaken Coconut Cold Brew – creamy cold brew with coconut.

• Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade – fruity with fresh lemon and bitters.

• Italian Spritz – passion fruit, orange, and soda with herbal bitters.

• Coconut Mango Cooler – Seedlip Spice with mango, basil, and lime.

• Picante Margarita (Zero-Proof) – Seedlip spirits with smoky pepper and lime.

• Non-Alcoholic Beer Options – Guinness 0, Corona Cero, Athletic Run Wild IPA.

📖 See the current Earls Test Kitchen menu on their website

🍴 Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Yuzu Calamari

  Crispy squid with jalapeño and cucumber, served with a tangy yuzu aioli.

• Earls Wings

  Choice of hot or salt & pepper style, paired with creamy ranch dip.

• Truffle Fries

  Golden fries with parmesan and peppercorn, finished with white truffle aioli.

• Crispy Chili Tofu

  Lightly fried tofu tossed in sweet chili soy, topped with sriracha aioli and togarashi spice.

• Szechuan Shrimp + Pork Dumplings

  Dumplings served with chili crunch, black vinegar, roasted peanuts, and scallions.

• Aburi Salmon Sushi Press

  Flame-torched salmon on pressed rice, with pickled ginger, micro cilantro, and unagi glaze.

• Wagyu Beef Oshi Press

  Torched wagyu beef layered over rice, finished with truffle soy glaze and jalapeño.

🍽 Dining Experience

• Contemporary test kitchen concept where new dishes are launched and refined.

• Stylish yet casual atmosphere with lounge, bar, and formal dining areas.

• Known for creative dishes, inventive cocktails, and weekend brunch.

• A mix of vibrant energy and polished service that appeals to both business and social dining.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Primary parking at Paramount Place / Advanced Parking Lot #9166 near the entrance.

• Additional parking available at 900 Burrard St public garage and limited nearby street parking.

• Transit friendly: a short walk from Vancouver City Centre and Burrard SkyTrain stations.

• Venue is wheelchair accessible with barrier-free entry.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Address: 905 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3

• Close to the Vancouver Art Gallery, Pacific Centre Mall, and the Law Courts.

• Situated in the heart of downtown, steps from theatres, shops, and cultural venues.

📦 Ordering Options

• Dine-in service available daily with full menu.

• Takeout available by phone order.

• Private dining and events hosted with flexible layouts and tailored menus.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests highlight excellent service, lively atmosphere, and consistently good food.

• Praised for its innovative menu as the “testing ground” for new Earls creations.

• Popular for after-work drinks, weekend brunch, and group dining.

• Average ratings around 4/5, with frequent mentions of standout sushi, cocktails, and shareables.

This menu was last updated: 3 weeks ago.