Mendokoro Sankohou (Chicken Paitan Ramen)
A small gem with only 10 counter seats in Kaike-Onsen. Unique W-soup combining chicken paitan (Tottori local chicken simmered to creamy richness) with Japanese dashi of bonito, dried sardine, and kombu. Tsukemen is overwhelmingly popular. Lines form before opening on weekends. Tabelog 3.53, 251 reviews. Ticket machine—no Japanese needed.
"Can't miss this when visiting Kaike Onsen. The thick yet clean aftertaste is one of a kind." "Every element of the tsukemen—noodles and soup—is perfectly calculated." "Only 10 seats but word has spread outside the prefecture and visitors come from far away." "Limited days are the only downside; still worth queuing for."