Tucked away in Imphal’s vibrant dining scene, Halley’s Bistro reimagines Manipuri produce through a playful global lens, turning local turmeric, ghost-pepper, and lake herbs into tapas-style plates that invite sharing. Within its brick-and-wood interior, the open kitchen perfumes the air with smoked bamboo-shoot oil and slow-roasted coffee, while a wall-length mural celebrates the city’s polo heritage. Whether you crave a fiery u-morok taco or a delicate wild-apple cheesecake, this bistro proves that India’s northeastern frontier can surprise even the most seasoned subcontinental food lover.
NH2, above US Pizza, Thouda Bhavok Leikai, Keishamthong, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India
+91 87941 13357
Perched above US Pizza on NH2, Halley’s Bistro brings a quiet finesse to Imphal’s dining scene: exposed-brick walls, low amber lighting and a 4.0-rated kitchen that plates North-Indian comfort food with Manipuri accents—think smoked pork ribs glazed in bamboo-shoot jus or butter chicken mellowed with king chilli. Service is swift, the playlist stays indie, and the rooftop nook gives you a rare skyline view of Keishamthong; call +91 87941 13357 to reserve, because the handful of tables fill fast most evenings.
| Sunday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:15 AM–8 PM |
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Where exactly is Halley’s Bistro located in Imphal?
Halley’s Bistro sits on the NH2 above US Pizza in Thouda Bhavok Leikai, Keishamthong, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India, a short walk from the Keishamthong crossing and easy to spot thanks to its bright façade and shared parking with the pizza outlet.
Do I need to reserve a table in advance?
While walk-ins are welcome, weekend evenings and local festival nights see a surge of diners, so a quick call to +91 87941 13357 is the safest way to secure a window seat and avoid waiting on the small reception balcony.
What kind of cuisine can I expect on the menu?
The menu is a pan-Indian bistro playbook—think smoked pork ribs with Manipur black sesame, butter-garlic prawns served on banana-leaf plates, and vegan thali options that swap paneer for jackfruit, all plated with French-technique precision and priced for college-student wallets.
Does the bistro accommodate dietary restrictions?
Chefs are gluten-sensitive and vegan-aware, happily swapping naan for red-rice roti and ghee for cold-pressed mustard oil; just mention allergies when you book or on arrival, as the kitchen is small and cross-contamination protocols are manual but strict.
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