Backpackers traveling through South America, especially British backpackers, will notice there is a lack of Indian food establishments available along the well trodden gringo trial. Quito has a good selection but for some reason there are not too many places that can offer a good curry. La Paz offers a welcome relief for curry addicts though with the British owned "Star of India" curry house.

Located in a conveniently central area (close to Oliver’s travels English pub and Sol y Luna Dutch lounge bar) it is popular with travelers for a spicy evening meal. The meals on offer include the classic dishes you would expect to find such as onion bahjis, samosas, for starters and kormas, madras and vindaloos as mains. There are veggie options such as “sag paneer aloo” (spinach cheese and potato) and also a unique “sorata” curry which comes recommended. One talking point that the asian eating house offers is an offer of a free tshirt for those that manage to finish the “worlds most dangerous vindaloo” but be warned , most people don’t manage to finish it as it is extremely hot!