Penang is an island off the northwest coast of Malaysia that is known for its culturally diverse cuisine blending Indian, Chinese, Malay and Thai influences. It has earned a reputation as the "food capital of Malaysia" for its famous street foods like laksa and hokkien mee. Cooking schools in Penang offer classes teaching visitors how to cook local dishes. The largest Hindu temple in Malaysia, Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple, is located in Penang and features the tallest temple tower in the country.