KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 12 -- The fluorescent-lit corners of Pudu at night offer a thousand promises of provision and pleasure, some more loudly than others.

One can scarcely describe any of these places as unassuming or undiscovered anymore; many have a social media presence of their own, or have at least been featured on the big aggregator types, which produce nothing original of their own.

And yet, some surprises remain. Hidden in plain sight.

A stone's throw from Pudu Plaza, the corner of Jalan Landak and Jalan Kancil is home to Tai Lang Lamb Pot, which specialises in Cantonese-style clay pot lamb brisket, or yeung naam bou.

A speciality of Hong Kong and Macau, it is especially popular in winter. It is characterised by the inclusion of...