A famous Sydney restaurant has temporarily shut its doors after nearly 50 years – but the owners say there’s been a “plot twist”. Emperor’s Garden Restaurant has been a fixture of the Sydney Chinatown scene since 1979 but was reportedly forced to shut its doors this week. Camera Icon Emperor’s Garden has temporarily shut its doors. NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp AustraliaIn a social media post, the restaurant owner confirmed the restaurant wouldn’t be permanently closing its doors and promised a return. NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp AustraliaSome said they “panicked” when they saw the sign on the front door.