Get ready dumpling lovers. It looks like the very first Bay Area outpost of beloved global dim sum chain Din Tai Fung may be opening as soon as next week.

According to an email from Din Tai Fung representative Ashley Chu, the company is anticipating that the new Santa Clara outpost, located in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall, will begin having a limited opening on Tuesday, May 10.

While this date is not 100% guaranteed — a representative from the mall’s management office says that their team has not yet received a confirmation that Tuesday is indeed the day, they do say that the construction barriers around the restaurant have been taken down. — it does appear that Bay Area food lovers are just days away from being able to enjoy what many consider to be some of the best Taiwanese soup dumplings in the world.

One thing that is certain: When the restaurant does finally open, expect very, very long waits. Though Din Tai Fung doesn’t accept reservations, according to Chu’s email, the Santa Clara location will offer a text-message waitlist system, so you can walk around the mall instead of bringing your folding chairs to sit in line. Chu also notes that when the wait list exceeds a few hours, Din Tai Fung will temporarily stop taking names until those guests are seated.

Inside Scoop will continue to monitor Din Tai Fung’s opening status, so be sure to check back here soon for continuing coverage, including opening crowds, food, photos and more.

[UPDATE]: Inside Scoop spoke with a Valley Fair management this morning (Tuesday, May 10), and they confirm that the restaurant will in fact open its doors today. Prepare for for the onslaught.

In the meantime, here are some mouthwatering photos from Din Tai Fung’s Instagram feed.

“Breakfast of champions” is right @jenxyu! Thanks for the awesome photo! #DinTaiFungUSA #DinTaiFung A photo posted by Din Tai Fung (@dintaifungusa) on Oct 30, 2014 at 12:48pm PDT

Our Truffle & Pork XiaoLongBao are made with truffle slices, truffle oil, and truffle salt ???? A photo posted by Din Tai Fung (@dintaifungusa) on Feb 26, 2015 at 12:22pm PST

Can you name all 4 #dintaifungusa dishes in this photo? A photo posted by Din Tai Fung (@dintaifungusa) on Oct 9, 2014 at 4:07pm PDT

Din Tai Fung at Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Space 1259, Santa Clara. (408) 248-1688. dintaifungusa.com.

According to Din Tai Fung Valley Fair’s Facebook page, hours will be Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.