Reddit reviews SPT SD-9241W: Energy Star 18" Portable Dishwasher - White
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6 Wash Programs: All-in-1, Heavy, Normal, Light , Rinse and SpeedAutomatic detergent and rinse agent dispenserUp to 8 standard place settingsConcealed heating elementAdjustable upper basket to accomodate large pots/plates
Everyone seems to doing the water filter, so I'll give you the run down on the portable dishwasher. You've got two choices, [countertop] (https://www.amazon.com/SPT-SD-2201S-Countertop-Dishwasher-Silver/dp/B004N4MSPO/ref=sr_1_8?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1540462717&sr=1-8&keywords=portable+dishwasher) or a [portable full size on wheels] (https://www.amazon.com/SPT-SD-9241W-Portable-Dishwasher-18-Inch/dp/B00EHLM7MW/ref=sr_1_7?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1540462717&sr=1-7&keywords=portable+dishwasher) (read: still smaller than most built-in dishwashers).
Both of these usually come with [an adapter] (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61a5%2BWfHmIL._SY679_.jpg) that you can replace your kitchen / bathroom sink [aerator] (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DJhtyzuB0Xw/maxresdefault.jpg) with so that you just click on a hose and have water for it. Then there's a hose that you drop in the sink to drain it. That will look like [this] (http://portableandcool.com/files/images/spt-countertop-dishwasher-4.jpg)
For a few dollars more you can hook either up underneath the sink to a [really cheap tailpiece] (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-1-1-2-in-Plastic-Direct-Connect-Branch-Tailpiece-7-8-in-OD-Outlet/1088263?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-RoughPlumbingElectrical-_-TubularDrainage-_-1088263:Keeney&CAWELAID=&kpid=1088263&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=1106&k_clickID=go_625853472_34614720070_111134499070_pla-259817147488_c_9004401&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQCOam6hOkc3CaZ838vnULeta2tul2NphISDtjmdPdxTSa1wq8dIZS8aAh-hEALw_wcB) that will allow you to have a permanent drain just below your sink.
You would also need a permanent water source, so you would need a [splitter valve like this] (https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/3fc80bc6-0692-478d-853c-0a4b7f6e9d38/svn/rough-brass-brasscraft-r1701lrx-r1-64_1000.jpg) and some teflon tape to run the hose to the dishwasher with.
That would look like [this] (https://learn.compactappliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/countertop-dishwasher-kitchen.jpg), but keep in mind would need to drill a hole either through the countertop or sides of the cabinets. In my case my dishwasher sits next to my refrigerator, so I drilled a hole in the side of the cabinet the fridge is covering and you cannot see it at all.
The biggest difference between the two is when the dishwasher is running, you can wash food/other dishes in the sink if you go the second route. Otherwise the sink is typically out of commission for an hour+ which is annoying when you're trying to cook food or do other dishes.
Typically the dishwashers come with all other hoses/parts needed other than what I've described, and the parts I have described are all available in the plumbing section of a home depot/lowes for cheap.