Halley’s Bistro

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.

Address

NH2, above US Pizza, Thouda Bhavok Leikai, Keishamthong, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India

Phone

+91 87941 13357

Location of Halley's Bistro

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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.

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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.