George Itoh, Owner of Beloved Deep Ellum Ramen Shop Ichigoh, Has Died A GoFundMe has been established to raise funds for Itoh’s family following his sudden passing Share this story George Itoh, the co-owner of beloved Deep Ellum ramen shop Ichigoh Ramen Lounge, has died. Itoh moved to Dallas in 2016, and a couple years later, he and business partner Andy Tam opened Ichigoh in the Deep Ellum space that formerly housed another ramen shop, called Tanoshii, in 2019. Following its debut, the restaurant earned rave reviews from both diners and critics alike for its flavorful bowls of ramen packed with springy noodles and excellent garnishes.