George Itoh, Owner of Ichigoh Ramen, Leaves a Legacy of Love and Ramen
The chef died last Monday after suffering a stroke. We remember not only his perfect bowls of ramen, but also the parts of himself and his culture that he shared with Dallas.
By
Eve Hill-Agnus
Published in
Food & Drink
May 3, 2021
3:04 pm
George Itoh, owner and chef of Ichigoh Ramen Lounge in Deep Ellum, died last Monday of a stroke he suffered on Sunday, sources close to the family say. He is survived by his wife Mie and daughters Emma and Reiya, who helped him run the restaurant. The family has been struggling to find both their and the restaurant’s footing as they grapple with a loss that represents a devastating blow for their family, the Asian restaurant scene, and the entire landscape of Dallas’ restaurant community.